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Should You Buy A Fixer Upper?

July 21, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you've expressed any interest in buying a home that you can work on, your real estate agent may present you with one or two fixer upper properties for your consideration. Fixer upper homes can offer good value for certain kinds of homebuyers. But not everyone should buy a fixer upper. Here are some considerations to keep in mind. There May Be Unforeseen Conditions Until you actually get in there and start renovating, you cannot know exactly what is behind those walls. Fixer uppers could have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Construction Loans, Fixer-Upper, Mortgage Tips

Get Your Finances In Order With A Few Simple Steps

July 17, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you are looking to buy a home one day but don’t think you are ready just yet, you are not alone. One of the most important tasks that you have to complete involves getting your finances in order. There are a few ways to get your finances in order before you buy, no matter how long you have been waiting to buy a home. Getting your finances in order with these simple steps can help you become a more competitive applicant both for a mortgage and a home that is on the market. Focus On Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Finance's, Mortgage Tips

4 First Things You Should Do After You Move In

July 10, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Congratulations on moving into your new house! But hold on. Now that the house is yours, there are a few things you will want to do in order to make life in your new home more comfortable and secure. Before you plan your housewarming party, here is a list of the first things you should do after you move in. 1. Change The Locks As the new homeowner, you have no way of knowing how many others have keys to your new home. The previous owner may have made copies for their housekeeper, their parents, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips, Moving In, New Home

Five Tips for Managing Your Monthly Budget to Ensure Your Mortgage is Paid On-Time, Every Time

July 8, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Homeowners who are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments can make it easier on themselves by cutting costs in other areas. Learning how to budget effectively will likely enable homeowners to pay their mortgage payments on-time, every time. Here are five of the best budget tips: Conserve Energy It is advisable to be mindful of energy use in order to keep utility bills down to a minimum. Lights, televisions and other devices requiring electrical power are best to leave off in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Tips, Paying Your Mortgage

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