Mortgage Regulations Have Changed: Mortgage regulations have changed significantly over the last few years making your options wider than ever. Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping and even the small differences in the way you structure your mortgage can literally cost or save you thousands of dollars and years of expense.

Unlike the experience of buying a first home: When you’re looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale.

If you’re like most home buyers: You have two primary considerations in mind when you start looking for a home. First, you want to find a home that perfectly meets your needs and desires, and secondly, you want to purchase this home for the lowest possible price.

Don’t fall prey to these common and costly mistakes: Which trap them into either: • paying too much for the home they want, or • losing their dream home to another buyer or, • buying the wrong home for their needs.

Squeezing Every Last Dollar From Your Home Sale How To Maximize Your Return When You Sell Your Home: The "secret" to making top dollar when you sell your home isn't really a secret at all­--I've been "revealing" it to my clients for years.  But because it involves a lot of discipline and elbow grease, many people decide to cut corners.  And that's when the price you could com­mand begins to drop

Ten Simple Steps You Can Take to Ensure Your Home Sells at Top Dollar: 1.Emotional appeal. Make sure your home looks, feels and smells its best. You're competing with 900 to 1,200 other homes for sale. Buyers buy on emotion… let your home be the cleanest, freshest and cheeriest, and you'll have a much faster sale… at a higher price.

The Nine Most Deadly Mistakes You Can Make When Selling Your Home: Each year, in our area, many home sellers make the same mistakes over and over again. When you add up these mistakes, they total many millions of dollars each year! It pains me to watch these same common mistakes made over and over again, so I finally decided to do something about it — and thus this Special Report outlining the nine most common (and most expensive) mistakes made by home sellers each year.

12 Suggestions On How To Sell Your Property: 1.Make up beds with attractive spreads 2.Wash dishes, put away clothes, and straighten up newspapers, magazines, etc. 3.If any redecorating is needed (especially the kitchen), do it now! $200.00 worth of paint may help you avoid $1000.00 in price cuts. Bathrooms help sell homes. Make this room sparkle.

29 essential tips that get your home sold fast (and for top dollar) For most people, selling their home means cashing in on their biggest asset: In other words, it must be handled with great care if you hope to protect-and capitalize on-your investment.  This guide was written with one goal in mind:  to give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with the home-selling process.

21 Essential Questions to Ask a REALTOR Before You Sign Anything: There are over 26,000 Realtors in the Atlanta area. Statistics show us that in 5 years, 87% of those Realtors will have left the business. That is why it is imperative that you put your trust and money into a Realtor that is proven and committed.

Secrets Lenders Don’t Want You to Know, Read This 11 Point Report Before You Sign Anything: The right or wrong decision when signing your home mortgage can mean thousands of dollars difference in interest paid.  There are very important considerations to evaluate before you commit to a 15 or 30 year note.  For many of us our mortgage payment is the most important financial decision we’ll ever make.  Doesn’t it make sense to know as much as possible about the financing of our home?  Take the time to thoroughly investigate all of your options!

 

 

 

Lenders can be quite evasive on fees and Points, some hide them in higher rates while others give a low rate then inflate the closing cost.  This worksheet will help you get the real numbers so you can make a true comparison. Get the worksheet here!

If your house has been damaged by a natural disaster - flood, fire, snow/ice, tornado or earthquake - chances are you're on the hunt for a reputable contractor to help with repair and restoration.

Inevitably, the demand for qualified contractors after a disaster usually exceeds the supply. Enter the home repair rip-off artist, who may overcharge, perform shoddy work or skip town without finishing your job.

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