The September 2014 Asheville Real Estate Report for sold listings in Buncombe County : Average days on market : 195 Average Listing Price: $273,600 Average Selling Price: $266,300 September 2014 saw continued growth in the Asheville real estate market with an increase in…
Searching for a home can be stressful, so how do you know how to find an Asheville REALTOR® that will take on the responsibility to represent only YOU, and your interests in a business transaction? Conflict of Interest Many times, we…
As a prospective home buyer, you aren’t fully represented unless your real estate broker is a buyer’s agent. Why is this? Your broker could be representing the seller, making the transaction details slightly blurry. If a broker represents both sides (this is…
It would never be acceptable for an attorney to represent both the prosecution and the defense – so why is it okay for a real estate agent to represent both a buyer and seller?A dual agency agreement allows an agent…
A Buyer’s Agent Agreement is a legal contract between a home buyer and a realtor who agrees to represent the sole interests of the buyer. Without such an agreement, a real estate agent could possibly be more concerned with the seller’s interests,…
According to Yahoo! Finance, the price of median-priced homes is on the rise in Asheville, North Carolina . Reporting that Asheville sits at number 8 of 10 of cities where home affordability is deteriorating the most. Home prices in Asheville saw…
Choosing a real estate professional is an important decision. When you are purchasing a home, you are making a major life decision and spending your hard earned money. Finding a real estate professional who understands your needs, wants & desires…
If you are a first-time home buyer, or you are already a homeowner who wants to upgrade but can’t afford to, a North Carolina Home Advantage Mortgage, along with forgivable down payment help, may be the solution. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) helps to make home ownership affordable for qualifying buyers with financial assistance.
Furthermore, if you are a first-time home buyer, you may be eligible for an MCC (mortgage credit certificate) – a federal tax credit that might decrease your federal taxes for every year that you stay in your home.
The Obama administration wants to create a mortgage market that is more forgiving toborrowers who lost their homes due to the recession, an effort that could widen the pool of potential homeowners.
A recent rule change lets certain borrowers who have gone through a foreclosure, bankruptcy or other adverse event—but who have repaired their credit—become eligible to receive a new mortgage backed by the Federal Housing Administration after waiting as little as one year. Previously, they had to wait at least three years before they could qualify for a new government-backed loan.
After saving up for a down payment and cleaning up your credit score, you set out to find the best Asheville Realtor in your quest to find the perfect address. Beyond the glossy exterior of a real estate professionals office,…
Falling in love can be a wonderful thing. It enables you to see the inner beauty of another person and it makes you happy to be alive. But falling in love can also be a bad thing – it can blind you to someone’s faults and make a fool out of you. In much the same way, when a first-time home buyer falls in love with a house, it could be their worst financial mistake, especially if they stubbornly ignore the sound advice of experts.
Some people seek out homes they feel an emotional connection with. That’s fine, but you should still be careful when you find your “dream” home. Think about how you’re going to feel when the honeymoon phase is over. You might ignore its idiosyncrasies now, but as a first-time home buyer, you may suffer remorse when you have to deal everyday with creaky floorboards or a cramped kitchen.
For sale by owner home owners receive an opportunity to feature their home, while home buyer’s get access to more houses on the market. Press Release Asheville, NC (July 18, 2013) – The Buyer’s Agent of Asheville, North Carolina is…
