by Barb Bottitta | Oct 9, 2014 | Featured Stories, For Buyers
Most home buyers are unaware of their options when it comes to a mortgage. Many think they need a conventional mortgage, ensuring they have 20% of the home’s purchase price on hand for a down payment and a good enough credit score to qualify. However, there are...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 21, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Moving in general is never easy and the transition can be difficult for you and your family, especially if you have children. Try and remember to accentuate the positive aspects and to make it a move-forward opportunity that they can be involved in before and after...
by Barb Bottitta | Sep 9, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers
The concerns of today’s home buyers go beyond the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. While these are first-step concerns, a recent survey of over 2000 U.S. adults conducted by Harris Interactive and Trulia found more important factors that play a...
by Barb Bottitta | Aug 19, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
Starting out with a “blank slate” can be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing comes if you have enough money to furnish your home with whatever you want from wherever you choose. Furnishing a home on a shoestring, though, takes creativity, an eye for...
by Barb Bottitta | Jul 29, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Use these scenarios as a guide to knowing when you should part ways with your current Realtor and opt for one with a better approach. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, your choice of real estate agent will make all the difference in the success of the...
