"Home"Ward Bound: August 2017
Impactful Real Estate News YOUR Life Matters In the news right now there are crazy things going on. Protests, police getting shot,...
"Home"Ward Bound: July 2017
Impactful Real Estate News Betsy Birdsong Broker/Owner Celebrate Your Independence… TOO! July 4th 1776 is a momentous day in history for...
Do You Know the Cost of NOT Owning Your Home?
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue renting! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of...
How to Save Money Fast
Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 in one month? It's possible! Without this first step, your money goals won’t be accomplished. Baby Step 1...
Over Half of All Buyers Are Surprised by Closing Costs
According to a recent survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all homebuyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain...
Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rate jumped up to 3.94% last...
Interest Rates Remain at Historic Lows... But for How Long?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; The higher the rate, the greater your...
Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step
In many markets across the country, the amount of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale....
Buying Remains 36% Cheaper than Renting!
In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year...
Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying a Home!
Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream home or if they should first...