Story Time! You Need to Get Pre-Approved
Back in October – about six months ago – I received an inquiry on a listing here in town: it was 155 Thackeray Drive, a beautiful expanded split level that was listed for $925,000. I met this prospect and his wife at the property. Although this couple liked the house, they experienced a bit of […]
Thinking About a Career in Real Estate?
If you are thinking about a career in real estate, look no further. What is it like working on a team? What would it be like working on The Blanchard Team, in particular? Watch this video to answer all those questions and more. Then when you’re done, reach out to see if you are the […]
Thinking About Making an Offer on a House?
Tired of losing in multiples? Need more ideas on how to make your offer stronger?
Don’t Wait for the Rates to Drop – 3% Won’t happen!
If you’ve decided to postpone buying a home because of the current interest rates, it’s possible that you could wait longer than you’d planned. While some forecasters predict that rates will decline over the next 12 months, they don’t see rates dropping below 5% any time soon. So Don’t Wait for the Rates to […]
What You Need To Know About Home Price News
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will released its latest Existing Home Sales Report last month. The information it contained on home prices may have caused some confusion and and generated some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR reports the median sales price, while other home price indices report repeat sales prices. […]
Don’t Make These Mortgage Application Mistakes
Did you just submit your mortgage application? Don’t Make These Mistakes! Like many people do in the new year, you might be getting ready to buy your next home! The first thing you’ll need to do is meet with a mortgage rep in order to understand what sort of loan is best for you. Once […]
What Are My Closing Costs?
Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are […]
Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?
Here is What’s Going on with Home Prices The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local price trends still vary by market. […]
Pre-approval in 2023
Getting Pre-approved: What You Need To Know One of the first steps in your 2023 homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a pre-approval, the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, […]
High Mortgage Rates Got You Down?
High interest rates might be concerning you. Let us help you navigate the issues.