Category: Buying a House

Home Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners | The Essential Checklist

/ in Buying a House / Bob Filipczak

If you are moving into a new house, the last thing you need is a list of home maintenance tips for new homeowners. You’re tired, you’re overwhelmed, you’re excited and you’re tired. Yes, we said that twice. Nevertheless, there’s more to a new house than just moving all your stuff into it. So a few days after you move in, pick up this new home maintenance checklist and look it over. It could save you some money and expensive repairs down the line.

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What is Radon Testing and What is a Safe Radon Level?

/ in Buying a House / Bob Filipczak

If you are asking yourself “what is radon testing?” followed by “what is a safe radon level?”, you are probably in the final stages of selling your home (or buying one). Radon testing has become a standard for all home inspections, so if you are the seller, you’re going to need to pass this test. If you are a buyer, pay close attention to the results because it could affect negotiations with the seller.

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5 First Responder First Time Home Buyer Tips and Ways to Save

/ in Buying a House / Bob Filipczak

It’s easy to get overloaded with information when entering the real estate market, especially if you are a first responder first time home buyer. You are probably very good at handling stress, because that’s part of your job. But the stress that comes from diving into the housing market for the first time is a different brand altogether. It involves loan applications, reams of paperwork, negotiating skills, a basic financial understanding of how loans work and more. None of this is intuitive. Very little of it calls on the skills you use to be successful first responders. So, let’s take a step back for a minute.

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Are Interest Rates Going Up or Down? | Mortgage Rate Trends and Recent Forecasts

/ in Buying a House / Abby Waltz

Home buyers are asking, “Are interest rates going up or down,” quite often these days. Mortgage rates have come down since last year’s highs, and are expected to continue the trending down throughout the year. As inflation cools from last year, the Fed is even considering implementing rate cuts throughout 2024. Currently in the mid-6% range, mortgage interest rates continue to remain fairly low if we look back historically. The real question for those looking to enter the housing market and purchase a new home is, will interest rates continue to come down in 2024 and make a home purchase more affordable?

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Firefighter First Time Home Buyer Program

/ in Buying a House / Bob Filipczak

If you are a firefighter first time home buyer, there is help out there. It’s not obvious and it can take a while to find the help that’s right for your situation. Ideally you will be able to find a program that’s easy to understand, easy to apply for, and easy to qualify for. Let’s see if we can help with your home search.

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Buying a House with a VA Loan | What Veterans and Military Members Need to Know

/ in Buying a House / Gaffney Austin

There’s an alarming percentage of US Veterans who don’t know enough about buying a house with a VA loan. Also, there are an even more significant number of Veterans who don’t understand the mechanics of this beneficial home financing product.

So, dear Veterans: Here is what is misunderstood and here’s what you need to know about the benefits of buying a house with a VA loan.

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