Archives: October 2021

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Removing or Adding a Person to a Loan

In divorce situations, it is common, for the spouse who keeps the home to refinance to remove the other spouse from the loan. Equally as common, first-time buyers who don’t have enough income to qualify may ask a parent to co-sign and must add their name to the mortgage. Another situation that requires removing or […]

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Keep Your Current Home as a Rental

Let’s assume that you have owned your home for several years. It has increased in value and the unpaid balance considerably less than you originally borrowed. In short, you have equity in the home. You’re thinking about buying another home and one of the questions going through your mind is “should we find a replacement […]

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Explaining the Buzz Around iBuyers—and the Buzzkill

Key Takeaways: Some sellers have turned to iBuyers for instant cash offers on their properties, but they have consequently sacrificed the personalization of their home sale.  iBuyers use outdated algorithms to value properties, whereas real estate agents use to-the-minute statistics to generate accurate, competitive prices.  Work with our team of local agents to expertly price […]

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Cash-Out Refinance

With the rapid appreciation that homes have had in the last two years, most homeowners have equity. A common way to release part of the equity is to cash-out refinance but some homeowners may not be eligible currently. This type of loan replaces the current mortgage by paying it off and an additional amount of […]

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Encouraging Multiple Offers

Based on the current competition due to lower than normal inventories, it is possible for a seller to find themselves on the beneficiary side of a multiple offers. Two or more parties may be trying to buy your home at the same time and because of the competition, they increase the purchase price, possibly, remove […]

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Are Renovations Worth Risking Your Top-Dollar Home Sale?

Key Takeaways: As a seller, you have to consider which home renovations are worth spending the additional time and money on before you list. The local market is starting to shift towards buyers, so now is the time to sell your home before prices flatten out.  Lean on our expertise to determine which projects will […]