Category: Home Buyers
It is said that one of the top 5 most stressful life events a person can endure is purchasing their home. Considering that a home is, most likely, the single most expensive purchase a person will make in their lifetime, and that they will probably be taking out… Read More
A homebuyer approaches the largest single investment of his or her life with feelings of excitement and a bit of anxiety. The buyer selected a property, presented an offer that was accepted almost right away, and secured a loan to complete the transaction. Now the big day arrives… Read More
Originally appeared on DW Slater Company Appraisal Blog Your house has a lower level that is into the hill and is mostly underground. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom which are about 1,200 sq ft of living area. You had your house appraised… Read More
At different seasons in life many of us will face the need to downsize to a smaller home or apartment. Maybe you’re an empty nester or there are other circumstances that have changed. Perhaps you just want to declutter your current space. In this post, we’ll… Read More
Real estate markets are seasonal. For families with children, the optimal time to move is when kids are out of school. Spring-time is when homes first come on the market and buying and selling reaches a frantic pace by summer time. The first day of school usually lines… Read More
Source: Freddie Mac® PITI, ARM, LTV, FRM… homebuying acronyms making your head spin? We’ve got you covered. Like every other industry, the mortgage world has a plethora of acronyms. And if you’re in the process of buying a home, knowing the terminology… Read More
Featured on Forbes list of most expensive real estate in Houston, Southside Place is an independent city within Houston’s inner loop. Good location, great schools, intimate community and steadily appreciating home values makes this affluent area a very attractive place to… Read More
The home buying process can certainly be a stressful time and process. Not to add insult to injury, but there are even more things to consider when moving to a new area. You are not just looking for the right home, but you are looking at the… Read More
Some contend the residential real estate appraisal business is in crisis. Others teach never to waste a good crisis. Assuming the former is true, let’s take advantage of it. Traditionally, many appraisers worked for lenders as well as their agent-AMCs. This ethical and legitimate work falls well… Read More
Originally posted at The Real Estate Appraisal Group Blog on December 2, 2015 Putting time and money into taking proper real estate listing photos may seem like a waste- after all, technology has reached a point where most current cell phone cameras are far superior… Read More
In the Real Estate World, this time of year is also known Selling Season! With kids out of school families are ready to move over the summer break. To builders, this means that they will make at least 75% of their projected income, if not more, between the months… Read More
Originally posted at DW Slater Blog on October 12, 2015 If you are like me you want to know the qualifications of the person that is about to provide a service for you whether it is your electrician, doctor, dentist, etc. It is my intent to provide you… Read More
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