If you’re fortunate enough to be looking to buy luxury real estate, you probably already know that the home-buying process will be a bit different. The problem, though, is that many buyers don’t realize how different the process can be. There’s a lot more to it than the fact that luxury real estate has a … Continued
Are you thinking about buying a home right now in New Jersey? In this time of uncertainty and economic upheaval, engendered primarily by the pandemic, many potential home buyers are facing a tough dilemma; should they buy now or wait. Some industry watchers say now is definitely the time to buy while others caution waiting … Continued
Ready to buy a house in New Jersey, but you’re worried about student loans? Many people put off buying a home because they are saddled with considerable student loan debt. In fact, close to half of college-educated Americans with student loans have postponed buying a home because of this debt. But it is in fact … Continued
Have you looked into USDA loans when buying a house in New Jersey? For many, if not the majority, of first-time home buyers, the biggest hurdle to overcome is coming up with the down payment. Although many kinds of loans such as FHA loans require a much smaller down payment than the traditional 20%, it … Continued
Are you ready to buy a house in New Jersey? Buying a home has always been the American dream. But many people think it is way out of their reach simply because they are considered low income. Maybe that was true to some extent years ago, but not today. So don’t give up hope: you … Continued
It’s a great feeling to have your offer accepted on your dream home. But that’s not the end of it – there’s another major hurdle to overcome in the process of buying a house. You still have to get past the inspection, which can and often does reveal major unexpected problems. And then you’re back … Continued
Buying a home, especially the first time, is an exciting adventure. But whether you’re a first-time buyer or an old hand upgrading again, you want to make sure you’ve found the right house. There’s a lot of money riding on the decision and, as a result, a lot of pressure. You don’t want to act … Continued
COVID-19, lockdowns, a volatile stock market, small businesses closing, pervasive fear and uncertainty – it’s been quite a ride in 2020 already. But housing markets across the country have remained surprisingly resilient, with home prices continuing to rise. Still, there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight for all this coronavirus business and the … Continued
Probably the largest upfront expense in buying a home is the down payment. This is the portion of the purchase price a buyer pays upfront at closing. As a general rule of thumb, the more you pay down, the less you’ll wind up paying in fees and interest over the life of the loan. But there … Continued
Buying a house in New Jersey? Getting pre-approved is an important step for home buyers. The two main benefits of pre-approval are that it allows buyers to shop in a known price range, thus saving time and effort, and it gives them negotiating leverage because they will be perceived as serious buyers. As important as … Continued