Putting the data in your hands: We’ve designed a useful tool for realtors, lenders and clients alike.  A way to get a detailed report on your home and include the potential value.  The report covers a variety of information you may not have previously considered, including future value forecast, comparable properties that have sold recently…

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If you haven’t noticed it’s been pretty crazy in the real estate world over the last 2 years.  Home prices are rising, interest rates are bouncing around, and buyers are getting frustrated.  The overwhelming feeling that buying a home in an impossible feat because it’s just too competitive.  But what if you had some data…

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One thing I find myself explaining to many first time home buyers is their mortgage payment, not only how much it is but what it consists of.  So I put this together in an effort to  explain the 3-4 components of every mortgage payment. Principle and Interest (P&I) This is the portion of your mortgage…

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Buying a home is a different experience from person to person.  Everyone handles the responsibility of applying, searching and closing in their own way.  It doesn’t matter how much research you’ve done and how many times you’ve been through it, there are still situations that leave you scratching your head saying “Now I know”.  Regardless…

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Why are you buying? This should be the first question you ask yourself before getting pre-qualified or doing any research.  What are the reasons you want a home?  There is no right answer to this question, everyone has their own reasons for wanting to get their “piece of the pie”.  In the end it’s important to understand…

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There are two pivotal times in every clients loan that always cause tension:  the home inspection and the appraisal.  Likely because these two reports will decipher the value and quality of the home buyers purchase, it’s no wonder they are biting their fingernails waiting for the results.  I see quite a few real estate agents…

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How many of you reading this have been trying to buy a home only to find yourself getting outbid and frustrated?  I imagine a few of you are nodding your heads right now acknowledging this fact.  It’s easy to shrug it off and say things like “It’s the market” and “it wasn’t meant to be”,…

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As spring approaches and the weather turns in our favor, the heat increases as the coats and sweatshirts go into hibernation.  We also see business pick up, not only in real estate but in many other sectors like construction and retail.  As people return from their winter slumber they are ready to enjoy the most out…

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Most people sleep better at night knowing they have the security of a fixed rate mortgage, they come in terms ranging from 8 years to 30 and the interest rate will never change.  When it comes to your home you likely want the least amount of surprises as possible.  I myself have a fixed rate…

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If you are currently renting an apartment, duplex or home, you may notice that over the last 5 years the cost of renting has drifted upward.  Maybe not every year, but over the national average rents in Midwest have increased on average 4.1% for two bedrooms, 2.5% for one bedrooms, and 3.8% for studio apartments. source…

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