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Housing Needs May Change Following Retirement

December 14, 2021 by Michael Addison

Life has changed for a lot of people during the past few years. Some people reached retirement age while other people decided to retire early due to other reasons. As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, millions more people are going to retire during the next few years. As a result, they might be thinking about moving to make some of their dreams come true. At the same time, retirement might change what people need in a home. What are some of the most important factors retirees need to consider when looking for a home?  Moving Closer To Loved Ones Location remains one of the most important factors when looking for a new home; however, retirees no longer need to live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Real Estate, Retirement

Getting Your Mortgage Application Approved As A Self-Employed, First-Time Homebuyer

October 6, 2021 by Michael Addison

A significant number of people are self-employed, which means they might be relying on this income to apply for a mortgage. It is true that people who are self-employed may face additional challenges when trying to get approved for a home loan when compared to someone with traditional W2 income, these are obstacles that can be overcome. With the right qualifications and documentation, even first-time homebuyers who are self-employed should be able to qualify for the home loan they need. Lenders Assess Someone’s Ability To Repay The Loan First, lenders are trying to make sure the person will repay the loan. Lenders believe that someone with W2 income has a stable job and a guaranteed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: First Time Home Buyer, Real Estate, Self Employed

Reviewing The Basement Options For Homeowners: What To Know

September 23, 2021 by Michael Addison

Even though not every home has a basement, those that do usually fall into one of three categories. The most common examples of basements include poured concrete, masonry block basement, and precast panels. What do homeowners need to know about the different types of basement construction?  Concrete Basements Concrete basements are the most common examples. There are several advantages of going with a concrete basement. First, concrete basement walls are resilient. They can resist possible cave-ins, standing up to natural pressure created by wind, water, and soil. Furthermore, concrete basements are also fire-resistant while creating joint-free basements that can increase property … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Basement Types, Basements, Real Estate

The Renovations That Provide The Best Return On Your Investment

July 9, 2020 by Michael Addison

Renovating a home is not only a way to increase the family’s standard of living but it can also be seen as an investment. There are multiple ways for someone to increase the value of their home and renovations are one of the most straightforward. At the same time, some investments offer a better return than others. Those who are thinking about selling their home in the future should strive to get every dollar possible. Renovations can make this happen. Garage Door Replacement When people think about renovations, they don’t often think about the garage. Some people don’t even include their garage in their square footage because it might not be heated; however, replacing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Improvement, Real Estate, Renovation

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