Andrew's Blog

 OK, it has been on my mind for the last several weeks, something just keeps tugging at me, DO SOMETHING, SAY something, ASK and it will be given to you. A young man in the Real Estate world needs YOUR help and he needs it now. This is the FIRST time I have ever tried raising money for anyone, so...

Watch Mortgage Rates. Studies such as the 2006 Coldwell Banker® Homeownership in America Index revealed that that majority of people move based on lifestyle changes such as new job, marriage, divorce or family expansion. Pay attention to the mortgage rates and recognize that buying a new house wi...

Home Evaluation WorksheetIn your search for the perfect home, some features will be more important than others. How close is it to schools? Is there a fireplace? What is the condition of the roof? With so many different factors to consider, it can be difficult to evaluate a home. Keeping track of...

 First let me state there are a MULTITUDE of places to apply for a loan. I HIGHLY recommend that you RESEARCH and VISIT with whom you are going to be dealing with. SHOP and COMPARE!!! When your looking for a home, that's what we do, take you to the houses that fit your guidelines. ONLY after doin...

Renting: * Fail to invest your money into something that does not grow your $$. Markets loose value.Buying: * Even though it's hard to mess up this investment, it's EASY to NOT MAXIMIZE it! Even before you finish paying off your loan  you OWN a SUBSTANTIAL portion of YOUR house, but that value is...

Renting: * Take the money you would have spent on a down payment for a house and on monthly mortgage payments, and invest in something else instead, such as a Mutual Fund.Buying: * YOUR house is YOUR investment !! When you buy a house, your stake in the house is equal to your down payment. (If yo...

 Renting: What you pay for: RENT (and Possibly Renter's insurance)Owning: Once: Down payment. Closing Costs              For 15-30 years: Mortgage payment             As long as you own the home: Taxes/Insurance/MaintenanceWhat you can deduct on taxes:Renting: NOTHING (unless you run a business f...

  In MOST cases, it's better to buy a home than to rent. But not in every case. Comparing buying to renting is actually a fairly complex endeavor. I can give you some quick rules of thumb. You should usually buy instead of rent except when:* You intend to move within a few years (Lees than 5 year...

  I feel like this would be the PERFECT oppurtunity to post another post for the ALLEN FOUNDATION. For those that haven't had the chance to read my blog on a PROUD FATHER, part 1, 2, 3 , i encourage you to do so. I feel this would be a perfect time to do so.The Memorial Day holiday is rapidly app...

Though I am sure those of you that have reviewed the April 2007 data understand what the numbers are telling us, I feel that when buyers/builders see the data, they may have some questions. BUILDERS...give yourself a much deserved VACATION and let the Listing and Buying season bring the inventori...