Make a plan and follow it! Make your plan early. Buying real estate is best done when you’re not in a rush. Is this going to be a starter home or are you going to settle in for the long haul? This will affect your decision to buy a fixer upper or not. Rely on a… [Read More]
Home Buying Tips – Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
Before purchasing your Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky home, use the following questions to make sure you are buying the RIGHT home for your and your family. How Long Do You Plan to Live in the Home? In most cases you will need to live in your home for 3-4 years to recover the cost of your home… [Read More]
Home Buying Tips – Questions You Should Ask At An Open House!…
So…you’re ready to start checking out some Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky homes for sale this weekend and one of the homes is having an open house. You are going to want to get as much quality information from the sellers as possible to make sure your prepared and know what to ask. The following questions are… [Read More]
Understanding How to Find Your Perfect Home! Where to Look, What You Can Afford, and Who Can Help You…
Are you ready to start your new home search? Great! Buying a home takes more time and research than buying a new phone or tablet. Here’s some tips on how to begin. As soon as you can, start reading websites, newspapers, and magazines that have real estate listings. Make a note of particular homes you are… [Read More]
Buying a House Series #11 – Tips for a Successful Final Walkthrough
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like, made an offer that the seller accepted, had the house appraised, secured a loan, and negotiated the closing costs. Now it’s time for the final walk through!… [Read More]
Buying a House Series #10 – Knowing Where and How to Negotiate On Your Closing Costs
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like, made an offer that the seller accepted, had the house appraised, and secured a loan. Now it’s time for to negotiate closing costs! Closing costs are a… [Read More]
Buying a House Series #9 – Tips On Getting The Best Home Loan in the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Area
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like, made an offer that the seller accepted, had the house appraised, and had your house inspected! That’s a bunch of work but now it’s time to get a loan…. [Read More]
Buying a House Series #8 – A Thorough Home Inspection is a Crucial Step To Buying a Home!
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like, made an offer that the seller accepted, and had the house appraised! That’s a bunch of work but now it is time for a detailed inspection by… [Read More]
Buying a House Series #7 – The Bank Will Need to Appraise the House You Want to Finance
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like, and made an offer that the seller accepted! That’s a bunch of work but just because the seller accepted you offer doesn’t mean the buying process is over…. [Read More]
Buying a House Series #6 – Making an Offer On the Home You Want
So you fixed your credit score, saved enough for a down payment, know what you can afford, selected a real estate agent, and found a home you like… now you need to make an offer! Looking for a home is sort of fun but making an offer can be tough. There are many things to… [Read More]