Embarking on a journey back to college as an adult is commendable, often requiring financial savvy to manage effectively. One innovative strategy to fund this ambitious pursuit involves flipping homes. This approach not only promises a potential income stream but…
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Prepare to Purchase: How Future Homeowners Can Build a Stronger Credit Score by Katie Conroy
Look at how future homeowners can build a stronger credit score for purchasing a home. Raising your credit score is a pivotal step toward securing a mortgage and buying your dream home. It’s not just about having a good number;…
Home Buyer’s Remorse: Addressing Regrets After Pandemic Purchases by Katie Conroy
The rush to purchase homes during the pandemic led many to quick decisions driven by the fear of missing out, competitive markets, or the need to change the environment. As the dust settles, some have regrets, facing realities that don’t…
Design Trends of 2024
Here are some of the design trends of 2024. These predictions aren’t just plucked out of thin air. Some serious data is crunching going on behind the scenes. Designer have been digging into their treasure trove of home listings, analyzing…
What is a Home Inspection
What is a home inspection? It is when a buyer pays for a professional analysis of a home. Remember this has nothing to do with the value of the home but with the condition of the home. They will also…
A Fresh Start: Moving to a New City After a Low Point by Karyn Winrich (financial literacy info)
Life can be unpredictable. One day you may feel on top of the world, and the next you may feel like you’re in the depths of despair. But no matter how low things get, it’s important to remember that there…
Homes Generally Appreciates
Let’s keep it simple, homes generally appreciates. Home buying is the biggest purchase of your life. Living in your home for years raising your family then selling is the norm and you will make a profit when it’s time to…
House Hunting
By Karyn Winrich financial-literacy.info Need to Move While Starting a New Business? It Can Be Done! Starting a new business is a huge undertaking, and without having to move at the same time, which can make the whole process even…
Get a Pre-approval Letter Before Buying a Home
Why should you get a pre-approval letter before buying a home from a bank or lender? In most cases getting pre-approved take 1-3 days. There is a time limit with a pre-approval letter which is 30 to 90 days. Your…
Time to Look at Houses to Buy
We have discussed the advantages of getting pre-approved from your lending institution. Now you have a starting point for looking at homes. Next, find a Realtor® to fine-tune your options and to find that home of your dreams and walk…
7 Common Real Estate Document Problems
7 Common Real Estate Document Problems By Karen Winrich @ Financial Literacy (financial-literacy.info) Buying a home might seem like a test of your patience — if you’re tired of touring multiple homes, talking to your agent, and juggling the influx…
Short Sales and Foreclosures
Had a phone call about foreclosures and short sales in another town. They were wondering if these are bargains. Short sales and foreclosures are often not the deals they appear to be, especially for inexperienced buyers. In this market, even…
Foreclosures and Short Sales
I had a phone about foreclosures and short sales in another town. They were wondering if these were bargains. Short sales and foreclosures are often not the deals they appear to be, especially for inexperienced buyers. In this market, even…