ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2018
Why You Should Not Make Any Major Credit Purchases Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home. Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. Every $100 you pay per month on a...
05/31/2018
Use a Buyer’s AgentIt’s important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process, negotiating furiously on your behalf, and answering all of your questions with competence and speed.F...
05/30/2018
Thinking About Buying a Foreclosure?With the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis, millions of homeowners found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments. Many found themselves owing more on the house than the home was worth. Many just walked away from their homes. As a r...
05/29/2018
Is Buying a Home Still a Smart Plan?With the burst of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and millions of foreclosures across the country, you may wonder if buying a home is such a good idea after all. However, it’s important to consider all of the facts. The important message to take away from th...
05/23/2018
Importance of InspectionAs a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take anything for granted, not even what you see or what the seller or listing agent tell you. A professional home inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or a new...
05/16/2018
Hot, Normal, and Cold MarketsHot MarketThis is an extremely competitive market and is advantageous to the seller. Sometimes, homes will sell as soon as they are listed or even before homes are listed. Typically, during a hot market, multiple offers will be made on each home and more often than no...
05/15/2018
Click the link below to watch the latest episode of Lakeway Area Real Estate Talk Live: Lakeway Area Real Estate Talk Live - Episode 74 May 14, 2018 ~ Energizing your home for sale. 🏠 The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale an...
05/14/2018
Finding the Right SellerThe best seller is one who is highly motivated. A highly motivated seller is more likely to sell at a price that is less than his or her house is actually worth. And it matters that you find out why. Learning the reason why can help you get the price you want and help the ...
05/11/2018
Click on the link below to watch the latest episode of Lakeway Area Real Estate Talk Live: Lakeway Area Real Estate Talk Live - Episode 72 May 9, 2018 ~ Showing Tips. The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN ...
05/09/2018
Click the link to watch the latest episode of Lakeway Area Real Estate Talk Live: Lakeway Area Real Estate Talk Live - Episode 71 May 7, 2018 ~ What is a Contingency? The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN H...
05/08/2018