Posts by Amy
Should You Sell Your Home without an Agent?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may have considered trying to sell it without a real estate agent. Why should you pay an agent for work when you can do it yourself? Well, while you might be able to sell your home on your own, you may lose out on some potential profit…
Read MoreAll You Ever Wanted to Know about Appraisals – Seller Edition
If the buyer of your home is financing the purchase, chances are good that their lender will require an appraisal. Understanding how appraisals work will prepare you for the process and help you achieve a quick sale. An appraisal is an opinion of the value of your home based on what comparable homes in your…
Read MoreAll You Ever Wanted to Know about Appraisals – Buyer Edition
While you might have a long list of things you appreciate about your new home, your lender may not agree. They don’t care if it has a pizza oven, jacuzzi tub, or patio that is perfect for outdoor gatherings. They do care if the home you are buying is worth what you’re paying. If there…
Read MoreHow to Evaluate Multiple Offers for Your Home
We are in the midst of a hot sellers’ market and many sellers are finding themselves with multiple offers. So, how can you decide which offer is best? Our agents at Porcupine Real Estate use their expertise and years of knowledge to help you determine which offer to consider. Some of the criteria we encourage…
Read MoreWhy People Pick New Hampshire
We all know that New Hampshire is the Free State. But, when faced with moving to a new state, why, exactly, do people pick New Hampshire? Here are some reasons from movers to the Free State: great community and economy New Hampshire’s aesthetics and the state’s laws everyone is very friendly no income tax or…
Read MoreBuying Investment Property vs a Primary Residence
Buying an investment property can be a good financial move. There are some differences between buying a primary residence and investment property, though. Obtaining a Mortgage In nearly all cases, mortgage rates for investment properties are higher than when you buy a primary residence. The reason for this is that lenders tend to view an…
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Read MoreHow much money do I need to buy a home?
Many buyers have questions when it comes to buying a home, but one of the most frequent we hear is: What does it cost? The Downpayment The amount of money you pay towards the home purchase upfront is the down payment. For example, if you are using a conventional loan and putting 5% down on…
Read MoreBest Home Improvement Projects to Complete Before Selling
Are you planning to sell your home soon? Then this is the time to take care of those home improvements that will make your home more attractive to buyers. As a homeowner who’s been through the buying process, you know how important it is to make a good impression. What you may not know is…
Read MoreThinking of buying? Lenders just raised the bar on lending requirements for borrowers
The novel coronavirus found a new way to disrupt lives: starting this week, home buyers applying for a new mortgage with JP Morgan, the nation’s fourth-largest mortgage lender, will need a credit score of at least 700 and will have to make a down payment equal to 20% of the home’s value. This is just one…
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