Is There a Right Time to Sell Your Home? From my vantage point it’s all about the ‘when’. The increase in home buyer activity from the last quarter of the year (any year) to the first quarter, is not only remarkable but predictable. I think a combination of cabin fever and post-holiday momentum cause a bump… Read More
Interest rates on IRAs plummeted during the economic downturn but for the most part, they’re back. I’ve never been sure whether or not it’s a good idea to pull funds out of an IRA for the purpose of investing elsewhere. Having said that, you’ve got to live somewhere and I’ve always been opposed to paying… Read More
Renter’s Dilemma… Accept Rising Rents or Save for a Down Payment? I’ve demonstrated to several rental clients recently, that owning a home will likely cost them less each month than renting. As a matter of fact, hundreds less for two new Renters-Turned-Home Buyers. There seems to be a misconception (perpetuated all over the web and… Read More
Any potential home buyer who’s been wondering “When will it be the right time?”, should be made aware that the right time is very likely now. There are 4 major factors that favor home buyers at this moment…
The article below mentions what I believe is the biggest obstacle renters encounter when thinking about buying a home… down payment. Here in Arizona there are several fantastic options for down payment assistance, sometimes covering the whole thing. There’s also the zero down VA loan for Veterans or Active Military members. Combine any of these… Read More
