Posted by Lee Anderson // August 2, 2017
Buying a home can be quite draining on the finances. That is why you will want to do everything you can to create a budget you can live with once you find the home of your dreams. Here are some tips on how to save money to help you trim those expenses. Give Up the […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // July 26, 2017
Image by: 401kcalculator.org; License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode Do you know how much you should save for a down payment on your home? Although you may have heard 20%, the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as that. Here are some tips to help you know what you should have for the down payment on your new home. Defining the Down […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // July 19, 2017
The ideal goal of any home seller is selling a home as is. This means they want to be able to sell their home for as much as possible while putting as little capital into the process as possible. Isn’t that the dream? It would be great if, throughout the traditional real estate process, you […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // July 12, 2017
Not all mortgage loans are the same and neither are all mortgage loan officers. That’s why it is important to ask the following 10 questions before choosing a mortgage loan officer for your home purchase. Question 1: Are you licensed? It is important that you work with a mortgage loan officer that is licensed with […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // July 5, 2017
Price shopping is a big thing. In fact, most people shop online to find the right brand and then go from store to store hunting the best deal. However, many do not do the same thing when looking for mortgage loans. That is a big mistake! Different lending institutions can provide you with different rates […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // June 28, 2017
The home closing is a detailed process. That is why it is important to understand what is going to happen so that you can be properly prepared. Let’s take a look at the process and what you should know. Stay in the Loop There are many people on the home closing team including your agent, […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // June 21, 2017
There are many reasons why people need to sell a house quick and at Affiliated Home Solutions we have probably heard them all. We wanted to share with you some of the most common situations we come across. In these situations, we help take real estate off our customer’s hands so they can move on. […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // June 14, 2017
When you have found a home that you want, it is time to make an offer. Part of the offer can include something called contingencies. Find out what contingencies are and which ones you should include in your contract. What Are Contingencies? A contingency is just a fancy word for a condition that has to […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // June 7, 2017
Sometimes, the home of your dreams just happens to be in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association (HOA). Understanding the HOA’s benefits and issues can help you determine if an HOA is right for you. Homeowner’s Association: What Is it? An HOA is created to manage shared space. If it is a condo, this could […]
Posted by Lee Anderson // May 31, 2017
License: Creative Commons 3 – CC BY-SA 3.0; Attribution: Alpha Stock Images – http://alphastockimages.com/; Original Author: Nick Youngson – http://www.nyphotographic.com/; Original Image: http://www.picpedia.org/finance/credit-score.html; changed image size Having a good credit score is a key to finding a good mortgage loan. The best loans happen for those with credit scores over 760. This can easily be accomplished by paying your bills in a timely […]