Posted November 10, 2011
Five Great Things about Homeownership by Carla Hill If you’ve been on the fence about homeownership, now is the time to take a leap! Don’t let the negative press deter you from one of life’s greatest joys. Take a look at five short and sweet reasons that homeownership is great! 1. Equity. When you pay…(Continue Reading)
Posted October 5, 2011
Doing your part to help other Americans gain a foothold on the homeownership ladder doesn’t just help them. You’ll benefit both your community and your own pocketbook. When people move from renting to owning a home, they’re more likely to vote, get involved in community groups, and care about their home’s appearance. The children of…(Continue Reading)
Posted June 30, 2011
You probably already know that real estate across most of the country is not appreciating as fast as it was at one time. We can’t predict what the future will bring, but so far, most markets have at least slowed, if not declined slightly. For the majority of established home owners in the prevailing market,…(Continue Reading)
Posted June 18, 2011
In simple terms: You have not been making the payments on your home, and it is the action the financial institution can use to take the house back. You borrowed money using your house as collateral with the agreement that if you could not pay it back, and then the lender could take the house. First…(Continue Reading)
Posted June 9, 2011
The REALTOR® you work with could be one of your most valuable resources. Unlike many real estate agents who are simply licensed by their state to do business, REALTORS® have taken additional steps to become members of the local board of REALTORS® and have agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of…(Continue Reading)