Existing Home Sales Have Year-Over-Year Increase
Sales of existing homes went up in July by 2.5% over June and had the first year-over-year increase in more than a year reports the National Association of Realtors. Due to historically low-interest rates and low mortgage rates, home sales have increased this summer. The sales have increased despite some indications that the economy as […]
Is the Time Right to Refinance Your Home?
With the recent drop in interest rates you, like many homeowners, wonder if the time is right to refinance. In order to determine if refinancing your home is the best choice, you should begin by asking yourself these questions: What is Your Goal in Refinancing? There are several good reasons to refinance, but these are […]
Waiting to Purchase a Home May Cost You
It may seem you are being prudent in waiting to purchase a home, but in fact, you may be hurting yourself financially. Often when you wait to see if rates will decrease, they do the opposite. Which means that if you were to wait to buy a home, it would take additional funds to purchase […]
What You Should Know Before You Apply for an Online Mortgage
You’ve probably seen an advertisement for an online mortgage and are considering using one of the online services to get a mortgage. While it’s true that online mortgages are growing in popularity, there are some things the public at large does not understand about them. Here are some things that you need to know before […]
In 2019 the Home Buying Experience is Easier Than Ever
Once a stress-inducing event, financing a house has become significantly less stressful. While still a significant purchase, financing a home has been made simpler by a host of online options. From online mortgage lenders to the ease that you can research rates, the dread-inducing mortgage application process is a thing of the past. Today, you […]
Misconceptions About Buying a Home in Tampa
You may have been thinking about purchasing a home in Tampa, but you are worried that you won’t be able to meet the requirements. Like many people, you are under the two major misconceptions that keep you from buying a home. Let’s take a look at both of these perceived obstacles and why they really […]
That Home You Have Always Wanted is Available in Tampa
Over the last decade, many “baby boomers” have become empty nesters. Their children have finally moved out of the family home giving them a chance to consider the home they live in and the one they have always dreamed of having; this goes along with a transformation in lifestyle that necessitates downsizing where they live. […]
The Importance of Central Florida Home Ownership in 2019
Home ownership is a long established American ideal; it is no different in Tampa, Lakeland, or the whole Central Florida area. Not only does home ownership give you a way to build equity, but it is also a place to raise a family and to have a sense of belonging. These two goals have long […]
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes Buying Your First Home in Tampa
Buying your first home is a significant life event, more so than any purchases you made in the past. It can be overwhelming to some when they realize it is different than purchasing a car or major appliance. The entire process can be complicated and more than a little confusing to first-time homeowners. Mistakes can […]
The Myth of Putting Down 20% to Buy a Home in Tampa
You’ve heard it over and over, you need a 20% down payment to buy a home in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s just not true. It is a seemingly impossible task for renters to save up enough money to put down 20% on a home with the surprisingly high costs of renting. It’s understandable […]