Digital Upgrades to help you sell – In our latest addition of “Insights on Real Estate” it describes technologies that can make your home more attractive to prospective buyers. Experts say these digital upgrades could give you a leg up on other sellers. Smart door bells – These door bells are equipped with microphones or cameras that are activated when someone approaches the door or rings the bell. With the use of your smartphone you can hear or see who is at the door. And respond to them – even if you’re not home! Smart locks – These locks can be opened with a tap of your phone. Or just close proximity to the door via a Bluetooth connection. They are convenient and eliminate the need to pass out extra keys to house guests or regular house workers such as cleaning services or contractors. Smart lighting – Light bulbs tied to smartphones can give homeowners a feeling of luxury. With many options available such as synchronizing the lights to … [Read more...]
Interest Rates for 30 year Conventional Fixed Rate
Interest rates for a 30 year conventional fixed rate mortgages are currently at 3.47% according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. For the past 16 weeks, rate have remained historically low at or below 3.5%. The interest rate the borrower secures when buying a home not only greatly impacts their monthly housing costs,but also impacts their purchasing power. Purchasing power, simply put, is the amount of home they can afford to buy for the budget they have available to spend. As rates increase, the price of the house they can afford will decrease if they plan to stay within a certain monthly housing budget. The chart below shows what impact rising interest rates would have if they planned to purchase a home within the national median price range and planned to keep the principal and interest payments at or about $1,100 a month. Buyer's Purchasing … [Read more...]
Find the Best Agent to Sell Your House
Find the Best Agent to Sell Your House Ask detailed questions about their experience and negotiation skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch/Active Condos
Victoria Falls Market Watch/Active Condos summary report through October, 2016. The overall condo market continues to be extremely strong! With market values continuing to increase with sales prices driven by a strong demand and lack of inventory of available condos for sales. There are three different models offered in the community. The Windsor (largest model), Kingston (includes a den/study) and the Dartmouth model are available in the Victoria Falls Community. The total tax living area square footage and the added updates, e.g. hardwood floors, granite and stainless steel appliances differentiates the sales prices among the units. Victoria Falls Market Watch/Active Condo Market summary report as of October, 2016: Active – 13601 Belle Chasse Blvd. #414 – List Price: $315,000. This model features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a gas fireplace, granite counters, hardwood floors and one car garage space. Approximate Tax Living Area: 1,875 sq. ft. Days on Market: … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch/Active Single Family/Villa Style Homes
Victoria Falls Market Watch/Active Single Family/Villa style homes sales report summarizes the available properties for sale through October, 2016. The Victoria Falls housing market continues to be strong because of a low sustained inventory of available housing choices for seniors with the amenities for an Active Adult lifestyle. Victoria Falls Market Watch – Single Family-Villa Styled Homes summary of Active properties follows: Active Rental – 7301 Floating Leaf Ct. – List Price: $2,850 - Approximate tax living area: 2,060 sq. ft. This Thoreau (largest SFH) model features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, gas fireplace and attached 2 car garage. Days on market – 73. Active Rental - 13129 Summertree Way – List Price:$2,850 - Approximate tax living area: 3,454 sq. ft. This Drees End Unit villa features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, half bath, gas fireplace and 2 car garage. Days on market – 49. Active – 13123 Brooktree Ln. – List Price: $395,00 - Approximate … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch/Single Family/Villa Styled Homes Sales Report
Victoria Falls Market Watch/Single Family/Villa styled homes sales report summarizes the sold properties for Single Family and Villa styled homes through October, 2016. There were eight sales of single family and villa styled homes during this period. Closing Cost assistance to the buyer of $11,397 was provided in only one of the sales. We were fortunate to close on the highest sales price of $502,500 for a single family home ( Thoreau model) on Near Thicket Way. Victoria Falls Market Watch/Single Family/Villa Styled Homes Sales report summary of sold properties follows: Sold - 7202 Paperbark Ter. – List Price: $369,900 - Close Price: $369,900 – Close Date: April 29, 2016 - Seller Subsidy: $ 0 - Tax living area: 1,958 sq. ft. Days on market – 2. Sold - 13502 Autumn End Ter. – List Price:$379,900 – Close Price: 379,900 Close Date: August 5, 2016 – Seller Subsidy: $11,397 - Tax living area: 2,022 sq. ft. Days on market – 27. Sold - 7311 … [Read more...]
First Time Home Buyers
First time home buyers should realize that real estate is a long-term investment. And, a sure way to build wealth and enjoy the tax advantages of home ownership. Renting offers little financial advantages, but provides a peace of mind and worry free living. Plus, renting provides the landlord with tax and equity advantages that you should benefit from as a buyer. Now, is the time for first time home buyers should seriously think about investing in a home. First time home buyers will take advantage of the below market interest rates and other government down payment assistance programs. The current market has seen a rise in home prices due to the lack of inventory - seller’s market. In a few years, the property you purchase today will be worth more in the future. The first step in the home buying process is to contact a mortgage lender to determine your buying power. A Realtor can refer you to a lender in your local area. A mortgage lender will check your … [Read more...]
The Basics of Mortgage Financing
The basics of mortgage financing for each type of mortgage financing as it relates to credit, income and assets follows. We have included helpful tips that will help home buyers in situations that are unique and do not follow cookie cutter conventional financing. Credit score: Currently, the lowest credit score is 620 if no mortgage insurance is needed. And, 640 if mortgage insurance is required. Loan officers cannot manually underwrite conventional loans. They must have an Approve/Eligible in the automated underwriting system. Unlike Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loan - Conventional loans carry risk based pricing adjustments so the lower the credit score the higher the rate and mortgage insurance rate. Typically, a buyer with low credit scores will be much better served using FHA financing because the rate and Mortgage Insurance (MI) will cost less for them. Income: The maximum debt to income ratio is typically 45%. However, a Loan Prospector with good … [Read more...]
Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP)
Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP): Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) DROPPED their credit score requirement to 640 on conventional financing up to 97% LTV. Now - Home buyers who qualify for a Federal Housing Authority (FHA) mortgage loan can easily go conventional under this program because the MMP sets the debt to income limit at 45% which follows conventional guidelines exactly. The MMP program also have a flat interest rate for all buyers. It is not credit score dependent when determining the interest rate as traditional conventional loans. This means a lower score buyer will still receive a great rate! And, buyers only have to put 3% down instead of 3.5% under FHA requirements. Be mindful that the seller can only contribute up to 3% of the closing costs if the LTV is above 90%. Here is a quick look at the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP)... If you have not owned a home in the past three years in the State of Maryland, there is an EXCELLENT chance you are … [Read more...]
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