FOR BUYERS: HOW MUCH WILL OWNING A HOME COST?

You may think that your biggest expenses are in the past after you’ve purchased your new home. However, there are monthly expenses that you need to consider. The average American can spend $1,126 a month on utilities and insurance. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you calculate those fees before you buy a home so that owning a home won’t break your budget. I look forward to working with you!

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FOR BUYERS: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM AN IMPULSE PURCHASE

You want a new home, and you have found one that you love. Beware of the instinct to impulse buy. A home is an investment, and you don’t want to get the keys and realize you’ve made a bad decision. Learn how to avoid this by working with an ABR®! As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I know how to help you pick a home that is right for you. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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FOR BUYERS: HOMEBUYING NOW MORE AFFORDABLE

This is the news that you’ve been waiting for, right? The sign that now is the time to buy! Low interest rates have made homes the most affordable since 2013. Part of this has to do with an increase in national wage. If you need assistance in looking for a home in the most affordable market, I can help. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am well versed in market trends and can help you find your dream home that’s in your price point. 

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FOR BUYERS: TO BUY A CONDO OR NOT TO BUY A CONDO

When making an important decision, it’s in your best interest to weigh the pros and cons. Purchasing a condo should not be an impulse buy. If this is your first home, you need to be even more considerate. Buying is usually more economical in the long run, but is a condo for you? As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you determine if this is the right decision for you. Let me know if you have any questions! I look forward to working with you. 

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~~FOR BUYERS: DON’T LET STUDENT DEBT SLOW YOU DOWN
If you have student debt, it’s understandable as to why you may be reluctant to consider buying a home. You may be thinking, shouldn’t I be renting until I am more financially secure? Believe it or not, the amount of a family’s student debt owed, does not significantly affect the likelihood of owning a home. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you find a home in a budget where you feel comfortable. I look forward to working with you!

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~~FOR BUYERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CREDIT WHEN BUYING HOME
You probably already know that bad credit is not a great start when looking for a home. What you might not know is that homeowners insurance can cost you about twice as much as normal when you have bad credit. Credit is temperamental in general, so it’s important to be mindful of your score well in advance before you decide to buy a home. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I understand credit and how it can factor into the home buying process. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you may have!