Category: First Time Home Buyers
Easy Tips for First Time Home Buyers in Michigan
There’s a lot that goes into the purchase of a new home whether you’re trying to find your dream home among real estate in Northville, homes for sale in Royal Oak or you’re picking through foreclosures in Novi and communities like Livonia. It’s a complex process with a lot to consider. As you prepare to […]
Tax Perks for Buying Your First Home – Part 2
In the previous post I talked about using points, property tax and interest to maximize your deductions at tax time. Now we need to discuss something that’s equally important. Timing. Timing is Everything for Mortgages in Michigan… and Taxes When it comes to taxes, timing is everything. While most first-time home buyers will benefit in […]
Tax Perks for Buying Your First Home – Part 1
Let there be no contest – there is absolutely nothing quite like buying your first home. Not only do you have something that is officially yours, you’ve got an investment that could pay you back considerably if managed properly, and you also have a new way to save quite a bit when tax time comes […]
Buying a Home – The Benefits of a Short Sale in Michigan
As our economy continues to down-slide, and housing values drop, “short sales” have become ever-more popular, and in many cases are the only way for a homeowner to get out from under a mortgage they can no longer afford without being hit by a full-blown foreclosure. The real estate market in Michigan is flush with […]
First Time Home Buyer Tips – Michigan Buyers Checklist
When you’re ready to talk to a mortgage banker in Michigan and buy your first home, there’s all kinds of excitement – and at the same time there’s that knot in your stomach. First time home financing can be a daunting and unnerving process for some. With all the talk about the housing market being […]
First Time Home Buyers – The Benefits of Mortgage Preapproval
If you’re seeking a mortgage in Michigan to buy your first home, chances are good that the entire process of buying real estate is a little daunting – navigating the murky waters isn’t exactly easy when you don’t have a map and you’re not sure how the process works from start to finish. Real estate […]