Across the country home values have fallen 33% since their peak in 2006. In light of such it’s no surprise that many Americans today have a short sale in their credit histories. With many wanting to become homeowners again, a question we commonly receive is when can I buy a house after a short sale? First and […]
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When to Sell for Move Up Buyers
Are you thinking about selling your home, but waiting for prices to rebound? You might be making a mistake. There are plenty of reasons you might want to hold onto your home for a while longer, but for most of us, market conditions aren’t usually one of them. The logic usually sounds something like this. […]
How to Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance
If you put down less than 20% on a house, expect to be required to purchase private mortgage insurance or PMI, which protects the lender in the event you default on your mortgage. PMI premiums on a median priced home ($285,000 in 2019) can run between $50 and $100 per month. PMI might be unavoidable, […]
Deducting Private Mortgage Insurance
Home owners who are eligible to deduct private mortgage insurance, or PMI, premiums can shave hundreds of dollars off their income tax bills. If you put down less than 20% on a home, expect to be required to purchase private mortgage insurance, which protects the lender in the event you default on your home loan. That’s […]
Belvedere
Welcome to Belvedere. Located in the northwest corner of Dublin, Belvedere is a highly sought after community featuring 154 upscale single family homes. Belvedere offers gorgeous homes in a fabulous setting which includes: bike and walking paths (these connection to the city’s 29 miles of bike and walking paths), tree lined streets, ponds, as well as a 2.62 acre neighborhood park with […]
When Is My First Mortgage Payment Due?
What’s The Best Mobile Real Estate Search App
Search On-the-go with Real Estate Apps Today almost 90% of real estate consumers use the internet as part of their home search efforts. As consumers we are utilizing the internet more than ever, and it’s extending far beyond the traditional desktop. Handheld mobile devices have changed the way we access the web dramatically, and this […]
Ballantrae
Welcome to Ballantrae. Located between the cities of Hilliard and Dublin, Ballantrae is a unique golf community with everything you’d expect from a luxury community, plus something extra. A feeling. Inspired by the charm of an Irish country village, Ballantrae offers miles of hand-stacked stone walls and leisure paths, an authentic 18-hole links golf course, […]
Understanding Property Tax Assessments
You might not think too hard about your real estate assessment, the dollar value the local government puts on your property value (house and land). You should as the assessment is the determining factor in how much you pay on property taxes. If you have a mortgage, your home lender is probably paying your property taxes out of an […]
Preparing Your Home for Showings
Homes sell more quickly & at higher prices when they show their best! It’s important that your home shows well and while it can’t always be “showroom” perfect. After all, you and your family must live there, it’s important that sellers be prepared for short notice showing requests. (while agents will try to provide 24 […]