MORTGAGE ADVICE Co-borrowers and Mortgages First-time homebuyers may face challenges when it comes to securing a mortgage loan. They may not have a long enough credit or work history, and they are often paying off student loans, among other reasons. Many turn to co-borrowers to make their dream homes come true. HOME IMPROVEMENT ADVICE Decorating with Red Red is the go-to color for drama, but it’s also a preferred color for hospitality. You can literally “roll out the red carpet” to make visitors feel welcome to your home. Talking Real Estate - November 2018Thursday, October 25th, 2018 HOME IMPROVEMENT ADVICE Features That Make a Home Cozy There’s something wonderful about winter, even if you live in a warm climate. Like bears in hibernation, we tend to slow down, stay home and relax more often in cooler weather. FINANCIAL ADVICE Quick Ways to Build Equity Equity is the percentage of market value that you own in your home. Your lender owns the rest, so your goal should be to pay the lender’s share (the principal) down and build your share (equity) up. Talking Real Estate - September 2018Saturday, September 1st, 2018 SELLERS’ ADVICE Are You Really Ready to Sell? If you find yourself saying any of the following to your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional, you may be hurting your chances of selling your home quickly and for the most money possible. Talking Real Estate - August 2018Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 BUYERS’ ADVICE All About Contingencies As you browse listings on BerkshireHathawayHS.com or realtor.com, you may find homes you like that appear to be unavailable, due to some kind of contingency. If you find the perfect home, but it’s labeled Active Kick Out or Contingent, should you pursue it or forget it? | SubscribeSearchCategories |