Important Questions To Ask Your Lender Before you commit to a loan it is important that you ask these questions to your potential mortgage lender. How much can I borrow to buy a home? The bigger question here is how much can you afford to borrow for a mortgage. A lender is prone to approve you […]
Spec Homes vs Custom-built Homes
Spec Homes vs Custom-built Homes When it comes to building a new home, buyers are can choose between custom homes and spec homes (move-in ready). Each has its pros and cons and deciding which way to go depends on your needs, budget, and time. When building a custom home, you are working directly with a […]
Home Builders Ramp Up Incentives to Attract Home Buyers
Home builders are battling for buyers as competition forces home prices down Home builders have always offered home buyers deals, but in times when the housing market is slowing down and buyers are getting the upper hand, builders dream up all sorts of incentives to attract buyers. Take, for example, price cuts of several thousand […]
Why It Is Better to Work with a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home
It’s true that home buyers can buy a home without the help of a real estate agent, but buying a house is not as simple as buying a cup of coffee or new clothing. Purchasing a home is more complicated than it looks and the real estate transaction involves interacting with many key persons in […]
6 Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Searching for the right home is already a challenge; going through the mortgage application is another one, that’s why it is best to best to be prepared to avoid financial missteps that would hinder you from securing a mortgage approval. Here’s a list of things you should avoid to ensure that you get that shining […]
Home Buying 101: House Hunting
House hunting can be one of the exciting parts of the buying process especially for first-time home buyers. You’re eager to dive into the market and look for that perfect home, but first thing’s first, be sure to check these tips before you even shop for homes. What is your budget? Before you even begin […]
Home Buying 101: What’s Next After Your Offer Has Been Accepted?
Remember the weeks or even months you spent on house hunting, viewing houses, and considering homes you would like to buy, now that the day has come that the offer you made on a house has been accepted, you will feel delighted for sure! All that hard work finding the right home and getting […]
Home Buying 101: Buying Homeowners Insurance
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments most people make and it’s only important to protect it. A homeowners insurance policy is designed to protect homeowners with financial compensation should the house suffer any damage or any house related losses. For first time home buyers, shopping for homeowners insurance is one […]
What’s the Cost of Renting vs. Owning in Greenville SC?
To Rent or To Buy? This is the question most people will face at one point of their life. It may be the biggest financial decision one will make and it certainly needs a careful thinking. If you are at this point in your life deciding whether to buy a house or keep renting, you’ll find […]
Tips For Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
Tips For Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market If you’ve decided to buy a Greenville home this spring, your challenge will not only be finding the right home but also beating out all the other home buyers who like it. This season is without a doubt a seller’s market and you don’t want to be caught […]
