What is a Good Score For Credit? Do you know what a good credit score is? How about the highest credit score possible? Over the years of working as a real estate agent, lots of people have asked me what the best credit score I can get is. A good credit score is vital when applying for a mortgage or renting an apartment. But what's a perfect credit score, and how high does it go? Any credit score over 740 is great and will give you access to the best interest rates on financial products. The h...| Maximum Real Estate Exposure
Millennial Home Buyer Tips For those unaware, a millennial home buyer is defined as someone in the 18-35-year-old age bracket. Millennials buying homes have not been as plentiful as other generations. Millennial home buyers have not looked at purchasing real estate in the same fashion as other generations have. With the recent real estate recession fresh in their mind, in addition to student loan debts, high unemployment, and tighter mortgage credit, millennials have not been as quick to jump...| Maximum Real Estate Exposure
Financial Preparation Before Looking at Houses Too often home buyers fail to prepare themselves financially before looking for a home to purchase. Doing so is ...| Massachusetts Real Estate News
Do you know the most common first-time home buyer mistakes? You probably feel overwhelmed if this is your first time buying a house. There is a lot to learn, and it can feel like a bit of a juggling act—which can be hard to do when you’ve never juggled before. Fortunately, plenty of people have gone through the home-buying process you are dealing with now, and you can learn from their mistakes. Check out the following list of common first-time buyer mistakes so that you can spot them befo...| Maximum Real Estate Exposure
Get a Good Credit Score When Buying a Home Are you wondering what a good credit score for buying a house is? A healthy credit score is a vital factor when buying a house. A good credit score can mean the difference between getting the most favorable interest rate and terms from a mortgage lender. With a better score, you will pay less for the home you purchased. Potential buyers need to remember that the actual cost of owning a home is directly tied to the mortgage terms you receive. Many pro...| Maximum Real Estate Exposure
11 Financing Programs for First-Time Home Buyers Are you looking to find a first-time home buyers program? A first-time home-buying loan is something that many folks ask both real estate agents and mortgage brokers about. It's an excellent question to ask as there are numerous first-time home buyers programs to consider. Understanding how to get a mortgage is one of the first steps to homeownership. The improvement in recent years of the real estate market has benefited many people, from buye...| Maximum Real Estate Exposure
Are you wondering what an FHA loan is and how it works? Over my thirty-eight years as a real estate agent, many clients have asked me about FHA loans and whether they would be a good mortgage choice. FHA mortgage loans are a staple for many homebuyers. When considering buying a house, you will want to find the best mortgage. For many buyers – especially first-time homebuyers – the best mortgage option is an FHA or Federal Housing Administration loan. FHA loans tend to be available to borr...| Maximum Real Estate Exposure