Author Archives: Realty Executives

First Time Home Buyer’s Checklist

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. The most important step in selecting a … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:12:47 Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing … Continue reading

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7 Homeowner Tax Advantages

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-03-11 16:56:17 When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership. Owning your home not only allows you to build wealth through appreciation, but it … Continue reading

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4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-03-11 16:55:18 By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Homeownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure … Continue reading

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