Tag: real estate tips for new home buyers

Should I Work With a Local Lender?

By Darin Windham, RealtorKeyfinders Group RE/Max Alliance There is a question every home buyer should have the answer to: "Should I Work With a Local Lender?" Short Answer: YES! It is in your best interest as a home buyer (especially in a competitive market) to work with a local lender! Long Answer: Let us explain… … Continue reading Should I Work With a Local Lender?

Texting in Today’s Real Estate Market

By Darin Windham, RealtorKeyfinders Group RE/Max Alliance Many people today, especially the younger generation, prefer communicating by texting or messaging. They don’t want to take the time to talk on the phone. Just communicate with them by text, as short and concise as possible, and there is a very good chance they will respond!If you’re … Continue reading Texting in Today’s Real Estate Market

What’s The Best Way To House Hunt?

By Darin Windham, RealtorKeyfinders Group RE/Max Alliance House-hunting can be overwhelming for first-time and seasoned homebuyers alike. That’s why it’s important to address their questions early on in your relationship. Here are four topics to share with your new clients: Explain why research is essential.Advise your clients to decide what's most important to them in … Continue reading What’s The Best Way To House Hunt?

Yes…It’s Still A Good Time To Buy A Home Regardless of Mortgage Rates

By Darin Windham, RealtorKeyfinders Group RE/Max Alliance With mortgage rates beginning to go up, is it still a good time to purchase a home? And the answer is absolutely yes! Read on for some background on rates and the influence you can have on your mortgage rate! How mortgage rates have changed over timeToday’s mortgage … Continue reading Yes…It’s Still A Good Time To Buy A Home Regardless of Mortgage Rates

Should You Waive A Home Inspection In A Hot Real Estate Market?

By Darin Windham, RealtorKey Finders Group RE/Max Alliance Home inspections can make or break the decision to buy a house. They can unearth structural and equipment problems, roof issues, faulty mechanical systems and other serious defects.Yet a hot real estate market, particularly a seller’s market, has left many prospective home buyers passing up the opportunity to … Continue reading Should You Waive A Home Inspection In A Hot Real Estate Market?

When Is The Best Time To Put Your Home On The Market?

By Darin Windham, RealtorKey Finders Group RE/Max Alliance The busiest four months (May, June, July, and August) make up 40% of annual home sales volume, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. But we are currently in a Seller’s Market in our area. The volume of homes for sale is down, and the … Continue reading When Is The Best Time To Put Your Home On The Market?

The Final Walkthrough – Don’t be Nervous!

By Darin Windham, RealtorKey Finders Group RE/Max Alliance Does the final walkthrough before closing on your new home make you feel nervous or anxious?  Read on to ensure a smooth process. What Is A Final Walkthrough? The final walkthrough before closing on a house is one of the last steps to buying a home. The … Continue reading The Final Walkthrough – Don’t be Nervous!