by Kathy Kohler | Sep 27, 2019 | Buyer Tips
Here’s a checklist of things to remember to get ready to buy a home. Check your credit score Do not pass “Go,” do not start browsing homes until you have checked your credit score. This is the number that mortgage lenders will look at to determine...
by Kathy Kohler | Feb 11, 2019 | What is Tips
No matter how great a home looks at first glance, a host of problems could be hiding right under that fresh coat of paint—which is why buyers will want to scrutinize certain paperwork they’ll receive called property disclosure statements. Property disclosure...
by Kathy Kohler | Feb 11, 2019 | Buyer Tips
How much house can I afford? When buying a home, most mortgage lenders require a down payment between 3 percent and 20 percent of the home’s price. Some loans may have a lower threshold, but down payments below 20 percent will mean paying for private mortgage...
by Kathy Kohler | Jan 22, 2019 | Buyer Tips, new construction
If you’ve chosen to build your dream home rather than buy an existing one, it may surprise you to learn that you won’t be getting a traditional mortgage. Instead, you’ll likely get a construction loan. Not all banks or lenders offer construction...
by Kathy Kohler | Jan 2, 2019 | First time buyer
While buying a house for the first time may be intimidating, no homeowner started the process feeling confident every step of the way. Here’s what first-time homebuyers need to know. Long before you start looking at houses, you must be sure your finances are in order....
by Kathy Kohler | Dec 28, 2018 | Selling Tips
When it comes to selling a home, the New Year rings in opportunities. The most serious buyers are looking in the beginning of the new year. They are not just kicking tires at open houses. If you’re planning to sell in 2019, especially in the first three months, now is...
