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Getting financing for a house when you have a fixed income may present some challenges, but it is not impossible. Here are some potential options to consider: Remember to carefully assess your financial situation and consider the long-term affordability of homeownership. Owning a home involves not just mortgage payments but also additional costs like propertyContinue reading “Buying a house on a fixed income? Consider this:”

After another busy year in the real estate market, it seems like things are ready to settle down. Every listing was pending in less than a week, and, after six months, I finally closed my last buyer client Thursday. And now…? It’s so… quiet! While there is not much data to support the idea thatContinue reading “Summer Lull”

Did you know that a recent survey found that 22% of first time home buyers give up there search because the market is too competitive? In some ways buying a home is like starting a business. The uncertainty and fear of failure can be intimidating. But there are many resources out there to help firstContinue reading “Three Ways Home Ownership is like Entrepreneurship:”

Everyone has an idea about what kind of home they want to live in, some people are more flexible than others. But every once in a while you get a specific requirement. For example the house needs to have a front porch facing south. Not an unreasonable request for an architect, but most houses areContinue reading “Locations, Locations, Locations”

If you really want to own a home you will figure out a way to own a home. Nobody says it is easy and you shouldn’t expect it to be as coinvent as fast food drive though. Nope, you need to pick up a recipe book and learn how to cook this meal yourself. YouContinue reading “Need Help Finding a Down payment?”

A: Quick answer is no, but there are some things you will need to understand about applying for a mortgage to buy your first home. You may have heard that credit checks hurt your credit, and that is true if you are applying with multiple lenders to see who will approve you for a loan.Continue reading “Q: Does Mortgage Prequalification Affect My Credit Score?”

I picked up a good habit when I was in the Army. Early on I was told by a superior to keep a Me Book which is common practice among the best soldiers. It’s a binder with all your important documents in one place. I carried the practice into civilian life and keep a binderContinue reading “The Notebook”

Kansas City is finally warming up after a brutal winter and I am ready to get outdoors for any reason. Many people have spent time fixing up the insides of their houses during the Covid pandemic but one thing that is often overlooked in home improvement is landscaping!! While landscaping sounds like a monumental taskContinue reading “Springtime in Kansas City!!”