by admindan | Jul 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
You’re excited because you’re going to finally own a home! It’s scary, too, because buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person will make. Lots of people do it correctly — there are millions of homeowners out there. But there are things you need...
by admindan | Jul 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
For some perspective on the all-important US real estate market, and to help you see if now is a good time to buy a home, I invite you to look at the chart below that illustrates the inflation-adjusted median price of a single-family home in the United States over the...
by admindan | Jun 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Experience and Licensing 1. What is your license number? 2. Are you a full-time realtor? 3. How many times have you personally bought or sold a home? In what area(s)? 4. How many years experience do you have? 5+ years? 5. How many homes have you sold in the last 3...
by admindan | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
When searching for a residential mortgage lender, should you use an online lender or rate comparison service? I say a resounding NO for these 13 very important reasons: 1. Local lenders are familiar with your community’s mortgage services companies, such as HOAs (Home...
by admindan | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Wondering how to save for the down payment on a home loan? Down payment definition: an initial amount deposited at the time of purchase to the lender, from gifts, savings, or other means, which reduces the balance of the loan. If you are a U.S. military veteran,...
by admindan | Apr 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you want to raise your credit score…should you use one of those “credit repair” companies or could the lender help? The answer is below! The Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Orange County, a local non-profit, suggest you do not use a credit repair company....