Beth Scharwath
REALTY EXECUTIVES The Executive Team
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601 606 3001
Fax: 601 268 1652
Email: beths@realtyexecutives.combethscharwath
Author Archives: Realty Executives
A Homeowner’s Spring Maintenance Checklist
Whether you live in rainy Oregon or snowy Vermont, winters are hard on homes. With spring winds and showers and a long hot summer coming, now is the time to perform a thorough spring maintenance to keep your home safe, … Continue reading
Posted in Homeowners and Sellers
Tagged First-Time Homeowner, home maintenance, homeowner
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Make the Most of Homeowners Insurance: 7 Tips
A home is the single biggest investment most Americans will ever make. Protecting that investment is not just a legal responsibility, but the smartest move you can make. Here are 7 tips for getting the most out of your homeowners … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, Homeowners and Sellers
Tagged actual cash value, earthquake insurance, flood insurance, homeowners insurance, Homeowners Insurance Premiums, homeowners policy, Insurance
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Should you Rent or Buy?
Over the last few years, home prices have dropped by as much as 50 percent. Unsold home inventories are still near record highs, and mortgage rates remain low. With the economy starting to turn around, there’s never been a better … Continue reading
Tax Advantages of Rental Properties
It’s tax time again, and we could all use an extra deduction. The tax advantages of owning a primary residence are well-documented, but there’s also an upside to renting properties. Here’s an overview of the types of tax benefits landlords … Continue reading
Posted in Homeowners and Sellers
Tagged active landlord, landlord, passive landlord, property management, rental property, renting, tax advantages, tax credits, tenant
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Mortgage Options: ARM or Fixed-Rate?
Whether you’re buying your first home or refinancing your existing home, you have a host of financing options available. But before you start talking about points, fees, and closing costs, you need to decide whether to choose a fixed-rate or … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, Buyers, Finance, Homeowners and Sellers
Tagged adjustable rate mortage, ARM, closing costs, finance, fixed-rate mortgage, loans, points
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Top Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Your first home purchase is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to limit the trauma and help you find the home of your dreams the first time around. 1. Set your budget The most important … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, Buyers, Finance
Tagged budgeting, first-time homebuyer, First-Time Homeowner
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How Much Home is Too Much?
You’ve found the home of your dreams. It’s expensive, but it’s beautiful, it has room to grow, and you can just squeak by if you’re careful–maybe. This is a common situation, and all too frequently, it ends poorly–just look at … Continue reading
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