Real Estate

Why Use a REALTOR?

Using a REALTOR to assist you in the purchase or sell of your property can sometimes seem intimidating. At this point - if you do feel this level of intimidation - you are not partnered up with the "right REALTOR." There should really be no real intimidation and for that matter - no negative feeling at all engaging with a REALTOR, at least the right REALTOR for you. Ultimately - the REALTOR who is right...

New Construction Options

Building a brand new home can be a very exciting aspect of homeownership! However, this can come in two different ways really. The first option is to build a new home in a pre-planned subdivision. The second option is building a custom home on your own piece of property. The differences are many but I will highlight some right now. Building in a pre-planned subdivision would often take about 4-6 months...

NEW YEAR NEW HOME

We may still be in the middle of the Winter, but the real estate market is heating up. Just like the two clients I have just helped - you can close on your next home sooner than you think! Interest rates may be a little bit higher than we would prefer them to be, but there are other negotiating tactics that can help you secure the best deal possible and be in your next and NEW HOME before the Summer...

New Construction and The Home Buying Process

Building a New Home and The Home Buying process in general - have A LOT of similar characteristics.When building a New Home - the first and most important task here is the proper construction of the foundation. The foundation is rarely thought about from this point forward - unless of course, there is a problem with it. All of the - Next Steps - the framing, the brick work, the flooring, the well designed...

Out of State Seller / Buyer

Owning property in a state that you do not live can be tricky. Purchasing or selling property in a state you do not live can be even more tricky. If this is you - we should talk. The purchase or sell of real estate in Alabama is an easy task no matter where you live. The key is constant communication. This will ensure that your purchase or sell is as seamless as possible and also that either you get the...

It’s All About Relationships

Real Estate transactions come in many types. No matter what — any and every real estate transaction you are involved in should have at the focus — RELATIONSHIPS!!! It may be a first time home buying opportunity — it could be a vacation home — it may be a recreational tract of land, but no matter what — RELATIONSHIPS are key! You are getting ready to make a move and equally important, AN...

1st Time Homebuyer Roadmap

While being a first time homebuyer can be a nerve racking event - home ownership is one of the most rewarding opportunities in life. For many reasons yes - but primarily - you are now building equity in yourself rather than paying for someone else's mortgage and giving them the equity/profit every month.Where do you start? 1.) Contact a local mortgage lender and get pre-approved. This will give you an...

5 Things To Avoid While In The Mortgage Lending Process

Activities to Avoid when you are looking to purchase a new home 1.) Applying for New Credit - Once you have begun the preapproval process for a home mortgage - applying for new credit can temporarily lower your credit score and possibly affect your score to the point of not being able to qualify for what you previously did. 2.) Changing Jobs - Making an employment change during the mortgage lending process...

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