Real Estate Realness: Potential Buying Costs Do you know what to expect financially when buying a home? You know, other than paying for the house. There’s more to it than just paying cash or a down payment on a loan. What are some potential buying costs? 1. Earnest Money 2. Home Inspection 3. Appraisal 4. […]

Real Estate Realness: Home Ownership Can you name 3 advantages of home ownership?  We can!  1. Your monthly payments are predictable and build equity in your home. 2. You can leverage your home to fund other purchases and investments. 3. You have the freedom to make permanent modifications and improvements.         Real […]

Real Estate Realness: Calculating Equity Equity is a valuable number to know as a homeowner. It’s useful if you’re thinking of selling, taking out a line of credit, or funding a home renovation. So, how do you calculate it? Your Equity = Your Home’s Value – What You Owe on Your Mortgage The fair market […]