Wayne Barnes has a system to help you find and buy your new home with the least amount of effort.
Springtime house hunters will be shopping early this year thanks to an $8,000 tax credit to first time home buyers and a $6,500 tax credit for those who are ready to move into a new home.
Interest rates are lower than they have been in decades, I closed with a client last month who got a 4.75% interest rate, fixed for 30 years. Along with that the government is actually paying people to buy a house
When you are starting the process of buying a home, the best first step is to locate your Realtor to act as your real estate consultant.
Home buyers are seeking answers to lots of questions about how to find the right house. The old adage of “location, location, location” may have some truth to it, but consumers are very savvy and discerning. Location may be a part of the total equation but there are certainly other considerations such as the conveniences and amenities offered in the new construction home market.
Buying a house requires some trust on all sides of the issue. When a buyer calls but doesn’t want to “commit” to working with me, I begin to have doubts about several things. How many other agents are being used? Why are they hesitant in contacting the mortgage company, especially since I gave at least 3 to compare? How serious can they really be when they won’t go in to loan application? What do they mean by “the best deal?’ Why do they insist on ONLY foreclosures?
As a buyer, it usually costs nothing to be represented by a Realtor. In most cases this is because the seller’s agent shares a portion of their commission with the buyer’s agent.
One of the best first steps in buying a home is to choose a Realtor. Your Realtor will be an invaluable source of information and resources. Your Realtor will be there to give you guidance and answer questions about the next important step – choosing a loan company and making application.
The federal government wants you to own a home. During 2009, the feds will give you $8,000 if you buy your first home. There is also a perk if you have not owned your principle residence for the last three years, you are considered in the group with “first time home buyers” and you also qualify for the $8,000 tax credit.
This money will only be available to those who buy a house between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. Don’t wait.
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