Wednesday, May 1, 2019 / by Amber Felton
So you're thinking about purchasing a home? Whether you are a seasoned homebuyer or new to the process, there are things that we recommend you to know before you buy. Take a look at this list of 10 things that you should know prior to buying a home: the mortgage edition.
1.) Length of Process
The length of the process varies depending on the borrower and the amount of information needed to make a decision.
Tip: Staying in constant communication with your mortgage banker will help you remain informed of anything that could delay the application process.
2.) Budget Vs. Affordability
Just because you qualify for a certain amount of financing does not mean you necessarily need to spend that amount on a home. Unexpected bills, a loss in income or a change in family status all affect your ability to make your monthly mortgage payment in the future. You will also want to have savings and extra cash for vacations and unexpected expenses.
Tip: Budgeting for less than you can a ...
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Monday, April 8, 2019 / by Amber Felton
It’s all too easy for real estate investors to focus mainly on the property they are considering purchasing without putting the same amount of effort into properly researching the area it is in. Needless to say, this is a mistake, and it’s one that can be easily avoided by working with an experienced real estate agent who knows the best (and worst) local areas for investment.
As you can imagine, the research you’re going to be conducting when purchasing a property that is purely for investment purposes is very different from what you’d do for your own home. It’s possible to overlook excellent investment opportunities that are simply not on your radar because their location is very different from what you and your family prefer.
There are two different categories of factors that need to be taken into account when investing. The macro scale considerations (the bigger picture), and smaller localized micro considerations. Each is a topic worthy of its own po; ...
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 / by Trisha Cook
What makes an offer a strong offer?
Here are 10 tips to winning in a multiple offer situation.
The real estate market is HOT right now in the greater Savannah GA area, as it is in many real estate markets throughout the country! With limited home inventory in certain price points, the truly great homes are being sold within a few days or even hours of being listed! These newly listed homes are often receiving multiple purchase offers, which is excellent news for sellers. It is paramount for a buyer that is getting involved in a multiple offer situation, that they have a great real estate agent representing them that has experience with multiple offer situations.Losing out on a house can be heartbreaking and frustrating for a buyer, so make sure their offer is strong enough to compete!
1.Get Pre-Approved, Not Pre-Qualified (and provide proof up-front)
First things first, there is a difference between being pre-approved and prequalified and understanding the difference is m ...
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