Category Archives: First time Homebuyer
Selling your Home? Is the Price Right?
Absolutely you can sell your home in less than 60 days and put more cash in your pocket! In my last blog post I updated you on 2011 statistics in the Williamsburg market – but I wanted to expand my thoughts on the very important Sold to List Price Ratio and
pricing your home properly the first time. Continue reading
It’s a Good Time to Buy – 63% vs. It’s a Good Time to Sell – 18%
And the winner is?…..We all hear many real estate stories on local, regional, and
national news – but it is important to remember that all real estate is local. So to keep it local, I went to the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors and pulled some information for 2011 through September 30th. Continue reading
Is it Time to Burn the Mortgage?
Have you ever been to a mortgage burning party? Or even heard of a mortgage burning party? Heck some of us are not even sure who is holding our mortgage. Others are walking away from their mortgages – I guess a whole new kind of party to some. But really, mortgage parties did exist… Continue reading
It’s Time to Buy my First House – “Avoiding Common Mistakes”
This really shouldn’t apply to just first time home buyers, I’ve seen many purchasers make these mistakes on their fifth home purchase! As you read through these tips, remember to be patient and rely on the experts to help guide you through the process.
This is a fun and exciting time for you and your family, so enjoy!
Click the link to access a PDF file of Common Mistakes and Helpful Guidelines
It’s Time to Buy my First House – The “Open House”
You’ve been meaning to get out of the cramped apartment, have something you can call your own, and realize the American Dream. You think to yourself “you know, I’ve got nothing else to do today, I’m going to take a run by that Open House and check it out.”
As you drive up to the home you love the feel of the neighborhood, the house looks great, and your heart is beating a bit faster. This is the first one you’ve looked at – could it be love at first site? You can’t wait to see the inside. Continue reading