If you've made the decision to buy a home or sell yours, the next step is hiring a Roanoke-area Realtor to represent you. After all, this is possibly the largest single transaction you'll make in your life. You need expert, professional guidance to ensure a smooth closing.
But with hundreds of Realtors in the Roanoke Valley, how do you choose?
Well, if you're selling, head on over to my blog post that outlines 4 questions to ask a listi...
Home buyers, especially first-time buyers, often start the process believing myths about how the market works. Sometimes, those myths can take you down the wrong path. What follows are six myths I often hear from prospective buyers that you should let go of right now.
You must have a 20% down payment.
Many of us grew up hearing this, because for a long time, it was a good rule of thumb. However, lenders have long since stopped requiring 20 percent down. For sure, if you've got a sizable down payment ready, it will save you money. Not only will you pay less interest over the life of your mortgage, but 20 percent down can usually keep you from having to buy p...
So with that in mind, I bring you new year's resolutions for home buyers and sellers who are planning to conduct a transaction in 2018.
FOR BUYERS
1. Check your credit report and credit score.
Especially if it's been a while or if you suspect to find errors or a less-than-stellar report, you should check your credit to see if there's any clean up that needs to be done. Mortgage len...
Home buyers are overwhelmingly opting to use Realtors when purchasing a home, according to a recently released survey.
According to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Profi...
If you've heard it's a good time to list your home for sale, it's true! Low inventory levels and a number of other factors have increased demand among buyers. Sellers who have been on the fence have many reasons to consider listing now.
But with so many Realtors in the Roanoke Valley, how in the world do you choose the right person to work with?
You really need to be comfortable with your listing agent. Selling a home can be a complicated, emotional process, especially in a busy market when many sellers wind up fielding m...
