As the economy and the real estate market show hopeful signs of improvement, opportunities continue to abound for prospective homebuyers. However, the jury’s still out on whether or not lenders will begin to loosen their lending criteria…and to what degree. Improving your credit profile will be integral to securing a mortgage and moving forward on […]
Archives for March 2012
Americans More Positive About Economy, Housing
After several years of understandable negativity toward the economy and the real estate market, a new survey shows that Americans’ concerns about key economic and housing issues are beginning to subside. Fannie Mae’s February 2012 National Housing Survey shows that consumer attitudes have stabilized across most indicators—including personal finances, housing, and employment—compared to late summer […]
Buying a Home for your College Student to Live in While in School
Being from a college town, I have many clients coming to me who are considering purchasing a home for their college age child to live in while attending school. By purchasing housing for your college age child you can make a worthwhile investment financially, as well as create an excellent learning experience for the student. […]
Tips for Making Tax Time Less Taxing
If you’re one of the many Americans who dreads the approach of April 15, don’t despair. The stress that’s often associated with tax season usually stems from disorganization. With the right planning, however, you can approach filing your taxes with a sense of order and control, which will result in accomplishing the task and receiving […]