Category Archives: Buying a Home

Happy 2013!

Happy 2013! Another year ahead of us filled with promise for all things possible.

Let our new years resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.  (Goran Persson)

May yours be the best year ever!

Historically Low Interest Rates

You are probably getting tired of hearing how low interest rates are—but, they are the lowest that you’ve seen in your lifetime!  What does this mean for you and your family?  Two things: If you are planning to stay in your home for the long haul, then you should consider refinancing your home; OR if your home will not meet your needs for the long run, then now is the time to make your move. read more

When a Low Appraisal Holds Back a Sale

 Over the past three months, real estate appraisals have held back more than one-third of home sales, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors. Of the Realtors surveyed, 9% said a contract was delayed because an appraisal came in below the negotiated price, 15% said a contract was renegotiated to a lower price and 11% said a contract was cancelled as a result of a low valuation. read more