Here are the main costs to consider when saving for a home: Down payment: Your down payment requirement will depend on the type of mortgage you choose and the lender. Some conventional loans aimed at first-time home buyers with excellent credit allow as little as 3% down. But even a small down payme

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. By Tami Bonnell, CEO, EXIT Realty Corp. International In real estate, our livelihood depends on how well we talk to people, but more

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remark

Designate a central location to keep moving boxes, tape, markers, stickers, bubble wrap and other packing supplies. Cut back on the number of times you will have to search for them. An ample inventory of the right moving supplies can make your whole moving process easier.  Factor in these basic movi

Check out this blog by 719Lending Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home renovation show ‘Fixer Upper,’ now titled ‘Fixer Upper: Welcome Home.’ The married couple (contractor and designer) take on old or outdated homes in run down condition to give them

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers a

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. By Tami Bonnell, CEO, EXIT Realty Corp. International We in the real estate industry deal with a mountain of technology and an avalan

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-y

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. Tami Bonnell, CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International, today announced that the company has partnered with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

Whether it’s retirement, a mortgage, a job, getting married, buying a mutual fund or filing taxes, always consider the consequences of your financial commitments – the length, termination, dependencies, etc. Modern living is about instant gratification, but thinking out of the box with the end in mi

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equ

Before putting your home on the market, it can be a good idea to have a professional home inspector perform an inspection on your home.  It’s preferred that the inspector you hire to perform the inspection is a member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) or NIBI (National Institute of Build

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own

Establish a labeling system for boxes – color-coded, for example – to easily identify where each box should be placed in the new residence.

Check out this blog by 719Lending You have saved and saved for a downpayment on a new home and are finally ready to sign all of the paperwork and get the keys. Your lender sends over the final numbers and the cash to close is more than your down payment amount. What happened? Why do you have to brin

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, having a home of your own can give you a greater sense of security and accomplishme

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights Homeownership provides comfort, stability, and security, and it makes you feel more connected to your community. Your home is something to be proud of and is uniquely yours, so you can customize it to your heart’s desire. If you’re read

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. By Tami Bonnell, CEO, EXIT Realty Corp. International During this time of business as unusual, I can’t think of a better opportunity