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Category: Real Estate

Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Applying for credit

I have been shopping around for another credit card but I am also applying for a mortgage. Is that a problem? It could be. When you apply for a mortgage,…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

The housing market dance gets back in step

The real estate market’s spring dance is in full swing. The tune is lively and the dancers are out on the floor and kicking up their heels. In many…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: How do I stop paying PMI?

PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance and it protects lenders in case homeowners don’t make mortgage payments. When you buy a house with less than 20 percent…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2024July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Preapprovals

Home prices are still high in my area. Should I apply for a preapproval that’s more than I think I need? The fundamental rule of home buying still applies…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Inexpensive: DIY: These upgrades may boost your selling price

When you’re trying to sell a house, looks matter almost as much as a competitive price. But you don’t necessarily have to spend big to give your interior…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Thinking about a house? Do this first!

Spring has arrived and the real estate market is about to take off. If you are considering your first home, you probably know you need a lender and money…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert

How can I finance a new home before our present home is sold? This is a common dilemma, especially for those who need to move for their careers. It’s not…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Mastering the art of pricing

In the competitive world of real estate, setting the right price for your home is crucial. A thoughtful pricing strategy can make all the difference…

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert

My wife and I are retired and want to downsize our home. Although it is paid off, we want to get a mortgage on part of the purchase price of a new home….

byRick GoodFebruary 1, 2024July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Selling? Don’t kill the deal on social media

Social media isn’t private (that should be obvious from the word “social”), yet buyers and sellers still accidentally kill their deals with poorly…

byRick GoodJanuary 1, 2024July 11, 2026

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