The real estate world is full of myths. Myths that prevent people from making smart decisions when buying and selling and keep people from maximizing their real estate returns. Let’s count down the top five biggest real estate myths. And debunk each one! Myth #5. You shouldn’t buy right now because interest rates are rising. Rising interest rates are a great reason to buy right now! Historically...
It’s well known that summer is a busy season for buying homes. But there are plenty of benefits — on both sides of the transaction — to consider decking the halls of a new home during the holidays. Buying a Home: Sellers are motivated. Since this time of year is a less popular time to list, usually if the home is on the market, the sellers are motivated to sell their home. ...
Winter will soon be upon us, and it is time to start thinking about how to winterize your home. But where should you start? Here are six easy tips that will keep your home warm, secure, and efficient during the cold winter months. Avoid Drafts Cold drafts can make their way under doors and through windows, which will force you to turn up the heat and thus increase your heating bill....
Hello Everybody! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on the many things in life we are thankful for while surrounded with those we care about. Take some time out this November to truly enjoy the many things you are thankful for in your life. Have a great day, ``Slav`` Slav Realtor 760-408-4824 slav@realtyexecutives.com Visit My Website Realty Executives Desert...
When Should I Refinance My Mortgage? Refinancing your mortgage could be a smart financial move. It largely depends on timing. But how do you know when the time is right for you to refinance? Read more... Keeping Your Furniture Safe While Moving! If you are spending time and energy moving from one home to another, you probably want to make sure that your possessions do not get...
Taxes, property tax deductions ,caps on interest and steadily creeping up interest rates!!!Reasons enough that could slowly but surely bring the Real Estate in smaller sub-markets , like Palm Springs, to a near stop! Interest rates-for 30 years loans-before and now Before! Interest rates a few years ago were at their all time low! It was not unusual to see rates in their...
What are the important things before we even start house-hunting , how to prepare before we even start house-hunting and what to expect and do or rather not do! Know that there’s no “right” time to buy. If you find the perfect home now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market and interest rates are going. Those factors usually...
REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They subscribe to strict code of ethics. This is the REAL-TOR® difference for home buyers: An expert guide. Selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to...
Credit scores -CS- play a big role in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your cred.score high by doing the following: Check for errors in your credit report. Thanks to an act of Congress, you can download one free credit report each year at annualcreditreport.com. If you find any errors, correct them immediately. Pay down credit card...
Tax benefits The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. Appreciation Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median single-family existing-home sale prices have increased on average 5.2 percent each year from 1972 through 2014, according to the National...