by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 14, 2022 | Buying A Home, Mortgage Rates
It is time to buy your first home! Making this purchase is such an overwhelming process, and we want to make it as easy for you as possible. The best way to do that is to be ahead of the game. Before you jump into a new mortgage, learn how to prepare to get the best...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying A Home, Home Inspection, Neighborhoods
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice for Homeowners, Buying A Home, Housing Market Updates
The Challenge For some time now, real estate reporters have been talking about the challenges facing home buyers. Chief among these challenges is the lack of available homes for sale. This supply shortage has led to rapid price appreciation and bidding wars in many...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Sep 8, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buyer, Buying A Home, Economic Factors
Looking for the house that suits your needs best within a budget requires expertise. The thought of making the most expensive purchase of one’s life makes everyone nervous, but having real estate agents on your side can reduce stress. Selecting properties from the...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Sep 8, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Building Costs, Buyer, Buying A Home, Costs, Home Value, Pricing
Choosing a suitable home is one thing, but quoting the right price is a different ballgame altogether. Once you have taken your pick, you do not want to end up overpaying for the deal. So, to successfully go about the tedious home buying procedure, you must have some...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 10, 2021 | Buyers, Buying A Home, Sellers, Selling A Home
Many times people embark on buying a house at the same time they are selling their current home. It can be a stressful situation with many balls in the air at once. There is a lot at stake when doing these two transactions. Many mistakes that can occur during this...
