Matt Nielson Realtor

06/05/2026

Last time we looked how lenders determine your rate and your creditworthiness based on your credit score. We suggested that you order your credit reports from the 'big 3' credit reporting agencies. When you receive your credit reports look for mistakes or anything else you can challenge. According t...

05/22/2026

It may not seem like it, but there is a process to buying a home and taking certain steps in the proper order just about guarantees success. Taken out of order – putting the cart before the horse – the steps are inefficient and counterproductive, and the process becomes chaotic. Remember when yo...

05/08/2026

04/24/2026

Buying real estate means also buying insurance - several different types, in fact. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is sometimes demanded by the lender to ensure the loan is repaid if the borrower defaults. Homeowner's insurance is a necessity to protect the lender's financial interests. Then there....

04/10/2026

Outgrowing a house doesn't happen as quickly or as often as Junior goes through shoes, but if you're planning a family, that house you live in now will feel awfully tight down the road. This is when you may start thinking about moving up. While the need to upsize to a larger house is one thing, ther...

03/27/2026

If you plan on spending a weekend touring open houses, it's a good idea to go into the process with as much information as possible. Let's take a look at 3 tips you might want to keep in mind when planning your day of open house tours. 1. What to Bring with You If you'll be touring new home...

02/27/2026

We've all heard it, whether it pertains to investing in the stock market, buying a car or a house: 'Caveat emptor,' or 'Let the buyer beware.' Houses have problems, even newly built houses. The problem is that many of these problems can't be seen and are therefore not obvious to even the...

02/15/2026

Buying a home is a process that is naturally confusing for the first-timer. A common bewilderment is about how much home can be purchased for the amount of money being loaned. If you've ever watched Home & Garden Television's 'Property Virgins' you've seen this on display. The show's real...

02/07/2026

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