62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a home in today’s market: “More than 6 in 10 (62%) Americans believe you must put at least 20% down in order to purchase a home.” … Continued

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound: 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home … Continued

4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill

4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your home running efficiently, not only to save money, but also to help the environment thrive. October 2nd is Energy Efficiency Day, a perfect time to think about making some key upgrades that will improve the … Continued

How To Find The Right House To Flip In Metro Detroit Michigan

Success in house flipping depends in large part on finding the right house. While there are tons of distressed properties out there, the trick lies in finding the right one – one that will yield a worthwhile return on the investment after all the rehabbing has been done. So how do you find the right … Continued

5 Homebuying Acronyms You Need to Know

5 Homebuying Acronyms You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home. From APR to P&I, you need to know the acronyms that will come up along the way, and what they mean when you hear them. Your local professionals are … Continued

What Inspections Are Needed When Buying A House

What Inspections Are Needed When Buying A House What to Expect from Your Home Inspection A House in Michigan? You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent upon a clean home inspection. The inspection period typically … Continued

What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?

What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates will rise to 3.8% by Q4 2020. … Continued

Finding The Best Homeowners Insurance Policy In Metro Detroit Michigan

Buying a home, as we all know, is a huge investment, and it’s only good sense to protect that investment. That’s why almost all homeowners carry insurance – besides the fact that it’s required by mortgage lenders (for they want to protect their investment, too). But not all homeowners insurance policies are created equal, and … Continued
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