You might ask yourself – when is it appropriate to try and "time the market?" The short answer is never. One problem with attempting to time your purchase just right in tandem with economic patterns is that no one can really predict with any degree … [Read more...] about Trying to “Time the Market”?
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Changing Jobs and the Effects it has on Buying a Home
For most people, changing employers will not impact the ability to qualify for a mortgage loan, especially if you are going to be earning more money. For some homebuyers, however, the effects of changing jobs can spell disaster when it comes to your … [Read more...] about Changing Jobs and the Effects it has on Buying a Home
Why You Shouldn’t Wait!
People who already have a home usually need the funds from the closing to secure their next purchase. If a "move-up" buyer wants to buy a home during a depressed market, that means they usually have one to sell themselves. Timing becomes very … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Wait!
Economic Trends to Purchasing a Home
There are times when the economy is booming and everyone feels confident about their prospects for the future. As a result, people often times spend more money. People tend to go out to dinner more often, tip heavier, invest in wardrobe updates, … [Read more...] about Economic Trends to Purchasing a Home
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
When talking with real estate agents, you'll often find that when they speak to you about buying real estate, they refer to buyer's purchasing a "home" and the sellers putting their "house" on the market. Why the play on words? The reason is … [Read more...] about Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Business Cycles and Buying a Home
Recession and Expansion There are times when the economy is brisk and everyone feels confident about his or her prospects for the future. As a result, they spend money. People eat out more, buy new cars, and… …they buy new homes. Then, for one … [Read more...] about Business Cycles and Buying a Home
Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
When conversing with real estate agents, you will often find that when they talk to you about buying real estate, they will refer to your purchase as a “home.” Yet if you are selling property, they will often refer to it as a “house.” There is a … [Read more...] about Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
The Effect Changing Jobs Has on Buying a Home
For most people, changing employers will not really affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan, especially if you are going to be earning more money. For some homebuyers, however, the effects of changing jobs can be disastrous to your loan … [Read more...] about The Effect Changing Jobs Has on Buying a Home