The hidden cost of renting & waiting to buy
As a renter or first time home buyer, it’s easy to look at home ownership as potentially expensive. You’ve got home maintenance, insurance, repairs, landscaping and any number of things which may require money to maintain. But here’s the thing that almost NO ONE REALIZES: When you rent, there is a cost involved in waiting. […]
10 Home Improvement Projects that Add Value to Your Home
We’ve heard before that being a homeowner doesn’t always necessarily mean that your home is an investment. Homeownership can be expensive once you factor in the cost of a mortgage, taxes, insurance, and repairs. If you want your primary residence to become more of an investment, you can increase your home’s value and obtain more […]
Buying a Memphis home this spring? The time to start is now!
We’re just a few days into 2020 and I’ll bet you’re thinking about your big plans for this year. If you’re even THINKING about buying a home in the greater Memphis area this spring, the time to start the process is NOW! Springtime Real Estate in Memphis The real estate industry is definitely “seasonal”, and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home in Memphis
Are you starting the journey to homeownership in Memphis? Congratulations! This exciting time can also be quite overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar or going it alone. That’s why I’ve created the ULTIMATE guide to buying a home in Memphis. This guide contains everything you need to know about the process plus a few inside tips and […]
How NOT to Lose $50,000 When Buying a Home
Last Thursday afternoon was humming along when my phone rang. It was a past client. She sounded stressed. “Hey, are you still in the mortgage business?” she asked. “Why yes!” I said. “I’m about to lose $50,000 because these people can’t get my loan closed, and my contract expires in a week”. Yikes. The Anatomy […]
Little house. Big family. Happy parents.
It’s hard to really put down roots with your family when you’re renting. It’s someone else’s house. You know it & the kids know it. For families with kids, buying a home is so important to really establishing your “story” as a family. You can start to really make friends. It’s where you create memories. […]