FHA Mortgage Insurance On the Rise Again!
This week, FHA announced that there will be an increase in MIP (mortgage insurance premiums). For case numbers obtained on or after April 1st, 2013, the monthly mortgage insurance will incre...
Should I Buy or Sell First?
Generally speaking, it makes sense to put your present home on the market first, then buy. That’s because it can be very frustrating to find your dream home, just to lose it because you can’...
What is “Procuring Cause?”
One of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in real estate is “procuring cause.” Because agents are generally compensated solely on commission, the “procuring cause of the sale” means th...
How Much Should I Offer?
That’s a question every buyer is asking right now. And the answer is, quite simply, it depends. At the heart of the issue is what the house is worth to you, and what the seller is willing to...
Online Digital Homes Magazines are Here!
Liz Moore is reinventing real estate…AGAIN! We’re very excited to launch our latest marketing innovation – online digital homes magazines. Our exclusive digital magazines have many advantage...
How Do I Qualify for a VA Loan?
The best way to learn if you qualify for a VA loan is to talk with a local lender – there is no cost or obligation for that phone call, and a local lender can help you assess your VA benefit...
Common MLS Abbreviations
Are you searching for a home, and have a hard time figuring out all of the “realtor speak” and common MLS (multiple listing service) abbreviations on your agents printouts? What the heck is ...
11 Things You Should Know Before You Buy Waterfront Property
For many people, buying waterfront property is the ultimate real estate experience. Perhaps more than any other type of purchase, buying a waterfront home or home site is as much about a lif...
Perhaps You Should Consider Building a New Home?
Have you been looking for a while and you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Perhaps you should consider building a new home. Or, purchasing that “less than perfect” property, and r...