Category: Buyer Tips
Homebuyer Tips
Today, I have a couple tips for you if you are thinking of asking a seller to pay your buyer closing costs or your buyer agent fee. It is critical that you have your addendums and/or compensation agreement written correctly or you may not get the closing costs or buyer agent fee paid by the... Read More
Everything You Need to Know
What is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that lenders require for conventional mortgages with a high loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Lenders accept some level of risk with these mortgages, and PMI helps to lower that risk. Although you (the borrower) pay for PMI, this insurance isn’t actually for you – it protects the lender.... Read More
Home Buying Tips
I have 4 expert tips to share with you when shopping for a home. If you or someone you know is thinking about buying a home over the next year or two, I have tips to help make the experience smoother. 1. Go ahead and visit a lender & know how much you can truly afford.... Read More
Navigate New Construction!
Today, I am discussing questions that you should ask when buying or building new construction. Buying a new construction home can be very exciting because you can get exactly what you want, but you need to make sure you are asking the right questions to avoid surprises. Understand the builder’s qualifications & reputation is important. ... Read More
Hiccups Happen: Prepare for Your Home Journey!
Whether you are buying or selling, it is best to be prepared for hiccups along the way just in case. Buying or selling is many times stress-free but sometimes something comes up along the way between starting to look, getting pre-qualified, contract negotiations, inspections, and closing. It is better to be prepared for this mentally... Read More
The Effectiveness of Open Houses
In today’s high tech environment, is an open house a relevant & effective tool for sellers? It is completely up to the seller and listing agent whether they want to hold an open house, and is all about what makes sense for that particular seller and property. What is an open house? It’s exactly what... Read More
Homeowner’s Assocation
HOA dues are rising throughout the US. Roughly 76 Million residents have HOAs. Homeowner Associations pay for things such as neighborhood pools, recreation facilities, club houses, tennis or pickleball courts, neighborhood lighting, and landscaping & upkeep. Buying a new construction home will likely mean there is an HOA. 81% of all new constructions homes in... Read More
Model Home Now Open!
Today I’m here in the beautiful neighborhood of Lakes and Streams in North Augusta, South Carolina at the Model Home! This Model Home is located in the new section of Lakes and Streams, called The Lakes, and it is finally open to be viewed! Not only do we have the model home, but we also... Read More
Buyer Agency Agreements
Are agents asking you to sign Buyer Agency Agreements before they will show you a home? In the past, buyers could go see a home with an agent and not have to sign anything beforehand. Now though, it is the LAW that an agent must have a buyer sign a Buyer Agency Agreement BEFORE they... Read More
Transform Your Space
Recently, I read a Wall Street Journal article about how home designers have evolved their approach to a successful kitchen design, and I wanted to share those new trends with you! Since the 1920’s, designers swore by the Golden Triangle layout for the kitchen. The Golden Triangle is the invisible line drawn from the fridge,... Read More