The #1 reason home buyers and sellers choose not to use a real estate agent is…. you guessed it, to save money on real estate commission costs. Looking for savings potential is never a bad thing, but in certain situations, you should ask yourself, “will the savings be worth the headache?” More often times than not, buying and...
It’s time home buyers understand the ever-dreaded, over-complicated mortgage terms. When explained correctly, it’s not as scary as a first-time home buyer may think. When submitting a loan application, some home buyers go in blind causing them unnecessary anxiety throughout the mortgage process. By the end of this quick read, you will...
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Believe it or not, your shopping habits will foreshadow what kind of home buyer you will be. After all, your home is your biggest purchase. Spending money is inevitable, but there are many different personas out there for shoppers: the “I want to buy everything in the store,” “I occasionally treat myself, because I deserve it,” “I...
A homeowner’s net worth is expected to be 45X GREATER than a renter. Great news for Illinois residents! Just when you thought you’d never get out of your parents’ house, upgrade to a larger space for the kids, move closer to work, or stop paying someone else’s mortgage with your rent money, there’s a reason for...
Guess who is making a comeback and starting to buy: single females, the second largest prospective buyer next to married couples. Over the past few years, they have been purchasing houses more than single men. “For decades, single women played an important role in the U.S. housing market, buying more homes than single men,” says...
At Platinum we operate as a team, and we truly believe that together everyone achieves more. Today we are putting the Platinum spotlight on one of our talented team members: Mortgage Consultant, Krista Kaufman. Let’s get to know Krista! Contact Krista Kaufman or submit a loan inquiry, click here . Click image to print out Krista’s...
