How To Buy A Home The Dave Ramsey Way
Watch Video: Buy A Home The Dave Ramsey Way My Dave Ramsey Story Back in 2006, ‘7, and ‘8 during the last real estate bubble that we had, we got caught in the middle of it. We were over-leveraged. It created a ton of stress. We ended up having to sell our home and start […]
$500 OFF CLOSING COSTS!
Save Money… SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CLOSING COSTS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN TUCSON! When buying or selling a home in Tucson you will have closing costs. These closing cost can add up. If you use eXp Realty and the Tyler Ford Real Estate Team in Tucson, AZ we will pay $500 towards […]
Buyer Closing Cost… What are closing cost and how much will the closing cost be?
WHAT ARE BUYER CLOSING COSTS? To start with, closing costs are fees associated with your home purchase that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. The closing costs are listed on the closing statement that the escrow company provides. Closing costs are negotiable between buyer and seller. A good agent can navigate […]
Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year?
Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.2% by the third quarter of 2019. CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 5.1% […]
Rents Are On The Rise In Tucson: Don’t Get Caught In The Rental Trap!
There are many benefits to homeownership in Tucson, Arizona. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating: “Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year at the national level. […]
Your Tax Return: Bring it Home
This time of year, many people eagerly check their mailboxes looking for their tax return check from the IRS. But, what do most people plan to do with the money? GO Banking Rates recently surveyed Americans and asked the question – “What do you plan on doing with your tax refund?” The results of the […]
Tucson First Time Home Buyers… Your First Home is Within Your Grasp Now?
There are many Tucson first time home buyers sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family. Others may think they are too young. And still others […]
Millennials: What FICO Score is Needed to Buy a Home?
Millennials: What FICO Score is Needed to Buy a Home? In a recent article by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, it was revealed that some Millennials are not looking to purchase a home simply because they don’t believe they can qualify for a mortgage. The article quoted Jessica Lautz, the National […]
1st Time Home Buyers Finally Jumping Into Homeownership
1st Time Home Buyers Finally Jumping Into Homeownership! There has been much conversation regarding the lack of first time home buyers in today’s real estate market. However, three recent reports seem to suggest that they are now entering the market in increasing numbers. The most recent Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of […]
New FHA Monthly Mortgage Insurance Rate Could Stimulate the Tucson Real Estate Market
The Obama administration announced that the Federal Housing Administration would be dropping its monthly mortgage interest rates from 1.35 percent to 0.85 percent. For Tucson’s real estate market it is something to get excited about. An FHA loan allows a buyer to put down as little as 3.5 percent, but due to the higher risk […]