Saving for a down payment in preparation for buying a new home is pretty common knowledge. With the mortgage meltdown, most mortgages that allowed zero down payments disappeared. While FHA and VA loans still offer little to no money down, most potential homebuyers will need to save at least 5-20% of the home value. However, …
We can feel it in the air – springtime! For months we have been looking forward to opening up our homes and planting spring flowers, and it seems as though it has finally arrived. When our flowers begin blooming, so does our spring real estate market. We see buyers ready to spring into action and …
The National Association of Realtors reported that vacation home purchases made up 21% of all homes sales last year. The highest level since 2003 and a 57% increase from 2013. Why the dramatic surge? Families, especially the top 10%, are feeling more confident in the local housing market, as well as, strong performances in …
Buying your first home is an exciting, but sometimes scary endeavor. One of the first hurdles to get over before you can start home shopping is ensuring you can obtain a home loan. The single most important number that follows you throughout your entire adult life is your credit score. Ultimately, your credit score …
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When buying real estate in Florida, condominiums, at a first glance, are an appealing option for a second home. You show up, enjoy maintenance-free leaving, and when you’re ready to head back north, you simply lock the door behind you. We’re breaking down the pros and cons of condominium living, so get ready to …
Grosse Pointe is known for luxurious, historically relevant estates that tell their own stories dating back to the early 1900s. Today, residents of Grosse Pointe still treasure the history and tradition on which it was founded. Famous architects like Marcel Breuer, Hugh T. Keyes, and Albert Kahn, known as the architect of Detroit, made a …
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Radon gas is a topic that buyers and sellers need to be aware of when purchasing and selling a home. High levels of radon gas over a prolonged period of time can be very serious, as the gas can cause lung cancer. According to the United State Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the number one …
