by Kathy Kohler | Nov 29, 2017 | Buyer Tips, Financial
It’s extremely important to go into the home buying process with a realistic expectation of your budget. You don’t want to fall in love with a house, only to realize that you can’t actually afford it when it comes time to pay the down payment....
by Kathy Kohler | May 3, 2016 | Buyer Tips
Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median...
by Kathy Kohler | Apr 10, 2016 | Buyer Tips, Home Inspection, Professional Services
Before you buy a home, one of the things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector. Your first clue that a home inspection is important is that it can be used as a contingency in your purchase offer. This contingency provides that...
