Sharmila Viswasam at Samson Properties

10/10/2021

To recoup the most from your remodeling efforts, make sure your design and decorating choices are attractive and functional—not too quirky or customized.

10/09/2021

While you might be concerned about purchasing a foreclosure, if you are prepared to do more research and take slightly more risk, there could be significant savings to be made.

10/08/2021

#1: Pay Bills on Time
When lenders review your credit report, they’re very interested in how reliably you pay your bills. That’s because past payment performance is usually considered a good predictor of future performance.

10/08/2021

A lender will look at your overall financial picture to decide whether to approve your mortgage application. Each company has its own requirements, but all lenders look at several key criteria to make decisions.

While having significant balances might make it harder to become a homeowner, you may still be able to qualify for a mortgage.

10/07/2021

#1: How will you market my home?
With online home search soaring to new levels, it’s more important than ever for a real estate agent to have an extensive online marketing plan for exposing your home to as many prospective buyers as possible.

A professional agent will be able to guide you through this new—and more efficient—environment.

10/07/2021

One of the most important tips for first-time homebuyers is to make sure you can afford to buy. Renting an apartment is a lot different than owning a home. With homeownership comes another level of financial responsibility.

With our first-time buyer tips, you should be able to avoid many of the problems that can prevent your purchase from going well.

10/06/2021

If you want to buy a house and you’ll need to take out a mortgage, getting your credit score as high as possible should be a top priority before you begin searching for a home.

Your credit score will be used to set your interest rate, so be sure to stay on top of it.

10/06/2021

Your homeowners insurance policy’s liability coverage will pay for injuries or property damage if you or a member of your family is found liable for an accident.

You may need more coverage than you currently have to fully protect your assets,

10/05/2021

Curb Appeal Is Always a Plus
Even in a bad market, buyers want the homes that look great. If you’re trying to move a property that doesn’t look great from the outside.

The trick is to know which properties to have in play in a bad market.

10/05/2021

Most homebuyers rely on a home inspector to look for mold, and while they will mention obvious signs of water damage and the possible presence of mold, it is not their job to seek out mold.

Learn how to detect mold in homes, get the home seller to disclose any information about mold and be prepared to negotiate around any mold problems.

10/04/2021

Get in touch with the listing agent.
Talk to your agent about how they’ll communicate with the agent representing the home seller. Have them ask questions about the home’s availability and if there are other offers on the table…and what they may be like.

As potential home sellers put their plans on hold due to the widespread impact of the coronavirus, available inventory of for-sale homes shrunk, making the landscape a little more challenging for buyers. If you’re currently in the market for a home, you can expect more competition, but there are s...

10/03/2021

The biggest deciding factor for many individuals is their budget. Existing homes often come with a cheaper initial price tag; however, there may also be some incentives for purchasing a new construction home that can make them more affordable in the long run.

With your home being such a huge purchase, you need to be sure you make the best choice for your family.