There are literally millions of real estate information websites on the internet for you to use, but they are not all created equally. We are happy that you choose ours. What you may not know if that real estate agent and broker websites are governed by laws that protect you … Read More »
Posts Tagged ‘Home Buyer Resource’
5 Great Tips for Buying a Home
With great opportunities abounding in the housing market and historically-low interest rates still intact, consumers can secure record-breaking values on a home purchase, according to New York-based real estate attorney Adam Leitman Bailey. “Incredible deals are on the market and ready to be made, but only for those buyers who … Read More »
Making the Summer Move
With the kids out of school, it’s no wonder that summer is the most popular time of year for families to move. Here are some tips to offer your clients as they prepare to move to a new home during the summer months. With some advance planning, they will be … Read More »
Credit Scores for Home Loans
If you are planning to finance or refinance your home, you need to understand a thing or two about what is happening in the mortgage universe. As you may already know, the mortgage industry had very low standards for consumer credit ratings and home loan downpayments a few years ago. … Read More »
Housing advice from Moms
Moms are the greatest. Although many moms are working today, they are still run the roost at home and have the best advise when it comes to home ownership. In honor of Mothers Day, Century 21 Hometown Realty celebrates the wisdom of mothers. Here is advice that we were able … Read More »
Your Fair Credit Rights
We’ve all heard that many things in life are not fair. But the process of qualifying for a mortgage shouldn’t be one of them. That doesn’t mean you necessarily get the loan you apply for. It does mean that you have the right to be judged on your financial stability … Read More »
Rent Vs. Buy
Americans’ Expectations Align to Encourage Home Buying More consumers may be looking to purchase homes with a shift in several key housing market indicators, according to Fannie Mae’s March 2012 consumer attitudinal National Housing Survey. More Americans now expect both home rental and home purchase prices to increase over the … Read More »
How to adjust your underwater mortgage
Bakersfield’s real estate bust was certainly one of the worst in the country, and because of that, many homeowners have faced real challenges when evaluating the mortgage on their home. To a lesser extent, there was also plenty of pain felt by homeowners along the Central Coast too. Underwater homeowners … Read More »
Hard Water is Harsh on Appliances
Most Americans have hard water flowing through their plumbing, and it’s taking a silent, but pricey toll on their water-using appliances and pipes. “If you think you’re not affected, think again: 85 percent of Americans have hard water,” says Angie Hicks, founder of the website dedicated to consumer reviews of … Read More »
Earthquake proof your San Luis Obispo home
Since we live in earthquake country, a few relatively simple earthquake strengthening upgrades may be all you need to keep your house from sliding off its foundation in a quake. You can tackle the work yourself for as little as $500, or hire a contractor for about $2,000. Either way, you … Read More »
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