FOR BUYERS: TAKE A LOOK AROUND YOU

When you buy a home, you’re paying for more than the brick and mortar. The surrounding neighborhood, climate, and gas prices can all affect the price of your house. Some of these factors may be surprising, but there are trends that show how much outside influences can alter that price tag. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I understand the neighborhood more than anyone else, and can help you pick the right one for you. I look forward to working with you! 

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FOR BUYERS: DO OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY.

If you are interested in buying your first home, but feel as though it is unobtainable, you are not alone. Many millennials want to buy a home, but feel as though they can’t. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am here to help you change that mindset, and find you a home that’s in your budget. Please let me know if you have any questions! 

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FOR BUYERS: PROS AND CONS OF BUYING A HOME

When you’re making a big decision like buying a home, people will tell you that you need to be X years old, make Y amount of money, and buy a home in Z location. In order to keep the chatter from negatively influencing your decision, you have to carefully weigh out your options. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I have helped many successfully make the transition from renting to buying and can answer any questions that you may have. 

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FOR BUYERS: LIKE NIKE SAYS, JUST DO IT

Go ahead and buy that home, because now is the time to buy. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun knows best, because he has an eye for housing trends, and the numbers don’t lie. Why not get a leg up on house hunting while everyone else is rushing to get his or her last minute holiday shopping done? As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am a trend expert on a local basis- making me your neighborhood economist. Let me know if you have any questions!

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FOR BUYERS: HOW YOU CAN AFFORD THAT DOWN PAYMENT IF YOU’RE STRAPPED FOR CASH

So you want to buy a home, but you don’t think that you have the amount of money that you need. Don’t worry! You don’t have to resort to robbing a bank. You always have other options! As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you get creative with your finances and help you find your next home that is within your budget. I look forward to working with you!

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FOR BUYERS: WHAT TO DO WHEN COMPETING WITH ALL-CASH BUYERS

All-cash buyers may have scorned you in the past, and you may be left wondering how you can compete with the impossible. The good news is that it’s not impossible to defeat them. Just like with the purchase of any home, it’s very important to be pre-approved. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you navigate this process. Please let me know if you have any questions! 

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FOR BUYERS: HOW MUCH WILL OWNING A HOME COST?

You may think that your biggest expenses are in the past after you’ve purchased your new home. However, there are monthly expenses that you need to consider. The average American can spend $1,126 a month on utilities and insurance. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you calculate those fees before you buy a home so that owning a home won’t break your budget. I look forward to working with you!

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FOR BUYERS: AVOID THE RED FLAGS WHEN SHOPPING FOR A HOME

Window shopping is usually associated with the shopper who habitually seeks out homes to buy, 

but doesn’t actually intend on making a purchase. This type of person might be waiting for the right time to buy,

 but that right time doesn’t really exist. Depending on the status of your finances, that time could be now. 

As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you make the transition from window shopper to homeowner. I look forward to working with you!  

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FOR BUYERS: YOUR HOUSE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

It’s extremely important to understand the true cost of homeownership. This true cost could be financial, social, or personal. I found an article that encourages potential 

homebuyers to consider some important factors of homeownership. 

Take a look and let me know if you have additional questions. 

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As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I will be with you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. 

I look forward to helping you become a homeowner!

Why Canada's Snowbirds are Under U.S. Scrutiny

by MSN Money

Canadians who normally head south of their border for warmer weather are keeping closer track of their time in the United States because if they stay too long, they could lose their Canadian health benefits and might owe U.S. income tax.

Just last year, the two countries implemented an agreement to scan passports and share the information, meaning that, unlike in past years, America's tax authorities now know exactly how long snowbirds are spending in warmer climes like Florida, California and Arizona.

And that has many worried Canadians monitoring their stay on American soil.

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FOR BUYERS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE HOME PURCHASE

Buying a home is a dream come true, so make sure you ask all the right questions to get exactly what you are looking for. I came across this article that highlights 5 important steps to making sure you become a happy homeowner. 

READ MORE...5 Tips for the First Time Homebuyer. 

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As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), my goal is to help you find and buy the home you’ve always wanted. Please let me know if you need any additional information on the home buying process. I look forward to working with you! 

FOR BUYERS: 5 TAX MISTAKES NEW HOMEOWNERS MAKE

You are now a happy homeowner! Now that you are a homeowner, there is some great tax information I wanted to share. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am your real estate resource and guide whenever you need it. 

Do not hesitate to contact me with any and all questions about being a homeowner!


5 Tax Mistakes New Homeowners Make by Angela Colley. Copyright © 1995-2015. National Association of REALTORS® and Move, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FOR BUYERS: How to Successfully Purchase a Home

FOR BUYERS: HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PURCHASE A HOME

Going back and forth on whether to continue renting or making the decision to own? 

I came across an article that might help you start asking some of the specific questions related to renting vs. buying. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), helping you find and buy a home when you are ready is my main goal. 

I am always available if you have any questions. 

Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”. Copyright © 2015. Cottingham Mortgage News Blog. All Rights Reserved.