by Jon Terry | Sep 13, 2010 | Blog, Selling a Home
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. – Leo Buscaglia This quote reminds me that our clients need more...
by Jon Terry | Aug 19, 2010 | Blog, Selling a Home
I get asked this question often. With interests rates at historic lows, should you refinance your home? While I am not a mortgage broker, I can state that applications for mortgage refinancing hit a 15-month high last week. Mortgage Bankers Association credits this to...
by Jon Terry | Aug 10, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home
The real estate market experienced a huge amount of activity in April when many were trying to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit. You needed to be under contract by April 30 and you must close by September 30th to take advantage of the tax credit....
by Jon Terry | Aug 4, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home
The real estate industry and mortgage industry have undergone some major changes in the last few years. Especially in light of the all the changes to GFE (Good Faith Estimates) and TILA (Truth In Lending), the most important thing for buyers to do is carefully choose...
by Jon Terry | Mar 31, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home, What to Avoid Buying a House
Do’s and Don’ts When Buying a Home Don’t move money around and don’t buy a car while trying to buy a house Given the high amount of foreclosures in the past few years, lenders have tightened requirements for loan approval. Now, buyers and...
by Jon Terry | Mar 6, 2010 | Blog, De-Personalizing your Home, Selling a Home
When you prepare to sell your home, it is very common to experience a whole host of emotions. Most experience excitement about moving, reluctance to leave the home they created, and confusion about value. There are several steps to get ready to sell your home. While...
