May 13th, 2012
Q: Should I lock in my mortgage rate? A: Because the interest rate market fluctuates constantly and is subject to quick movements without notice, locking in a mortgage rate with a lender certainly protects you...Continue Reading
April 7th, 2012
What should you expect from a buyer’s agent? Having served hundreds of buyers over my decade in Stuart, Florida real estate, I have found that most buyers share the same expectations when it comes to working...Continue Reading
March 5th, 2012
Top 10 Homeowner Financing Tips Here are 10 great tips to consider when getting a mortgage. 1. Don’t Stretch Your Loan Qualification Limits to Buy a Home Beyond Your Budget. A home should be a source of...Continue Reading
February 22nd, 2012
Question of the Day Q: What are some important things to remember about closing day? A: There are several. The following to-do list can help save you a few headaches and keep the closing on track: • Keep...Continue Reading
February 5th, 2012
Saving Toward a Down Payment: 8 Great Ideas By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist Like many consumers today, you may be thinking this is a great time to buy your first home—and you are right. Rock bottom...Continue Reading
December 13th, 2011
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates changing little and remaining near their historic lows while adjustable-rate mortgages averaged new record lows. The...Continue Reading
November 27th, 2011
When it comes to buying your first home (or move-up home), there is nothing easy about the process. You have to be prepared to go through every step of the entire transaction, which can be daunting....Continue Reading
November 10th, 2011
Now may be the time for Florida second home or retirement home buyers to get serious. With strong demand and wavering prices, the best units are going under contract quickly. This trend became evident recently while...Continue Reading
November 6th, 2011
Download this new addition to our Keller Williams Realty Book series titled Your First Home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership. It takes a step-by-step approach on educating first time homebuyers on items related to home...Continue Reading
October 11th, 2011
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score: 1. Your payment history. Did you...Continue Reading
