Buying a Home

May 1, 2016

FIXED OR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE: WHICH IS BETTER?

If you’re weighing the pros and cons of these two mortgage types, the first step is understanding exactly how they differ

Here’s what you need to know to evaluate your financing options.

Homebuyers have many decisions to weigh: Good school district in Fort Mill, SC, or an extra 2 acres ...

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April 19, 2016

YOU DON’T HAVE TO ACHIEVE CREDIT SCORE PERFECTION, BUT HERE ARE THE BENCHMARKS THAT MATTER WHEN APPLYING FOR A MORTGAGE.

To most of us, a credit score seems like a random trio of numbers determined by a complicated algorithm, but it represents much more to a lender who’s considering whether to approve your mortgage loan. A low credit score can indicate you’re a risky borrower, while a high score can ...

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March 20, 2016

TOP 6 REASONS TO NOT BUY A HOME—DEBUNKED

You? Buy a home? If that prospect sounds as unlikely as your becoming the next U.S. president—well, this campaign season has shown us that anything can happen.

Sure, amassing the funds and slogging through the necessary paperwork for your own piece of the real estate pie can be daunting ...

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March 14, 2016

WHY HOME BUYERS REALLY NEED TO HURRY

Home buyers are expected to outnumber home sellers this spring, which likely will drive up asking prices, Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, told The Wall Street Journal.

“Given that prices are rising, more people will be pushed on the borderline of conventional mortgage limits ...

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July 28, 2015

BUYING A VACATION HOME TO MAKE SOME CASH? DON’T MAKE THESE 5 MISTAKES

Buying your primary home is like achieving an essential piece of the American dream. And once you’ve experienced the satisfaction of homeownership, you might be tempted to purchase another. Hey, who wouldn’t want a leisurely vacation getaway spot—especially if you can turn it into a cash cow by renting it ...

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Feb. 27, 2015

SHOULD I BUY A HOME NOW?

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall down the road, while others are convinced that home prices will go up.

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are ...

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