So you want to buy a home and you are a first-time homebuyer? You have heard homes are selling like hotcakes and you want to get in on the action. You also need a place to live and you have decided you would rather pay money to yourself rather than to a landlord. What is next? For most people with an interest in buying a home, the journey begins by searching local listings on sites such as Continue Reading
Buying a Home vs Renting? Home Buying Tips and Tricks
Charles Holmes talks here about the advantages of Buying a Home over Renting. In addition, for first time buyers, he gives some tips that will help to find your dream home. Finally, he talks about the characteristics you need to pay attention to when looking for properties by yourself. This is part of last week's video presentation made by Charles Holmes. You can listen to the full video here. Continue Reading
Opportunity Zones
This is an interview with Charles Holmes about Opportunity Zones, which came up in a discussion with a client. We think this information might be useful for you. What is an “Opportunity Zone”? An Opportunity Zone is an area designated by the federal government tax code for development. So it's an area that's more in need like an impoverished area. If you invest money in that Opportunity Zone you Continue Reading
Financing your new home or property
How to get a loan for your new home or property In today’s market, there are multiple options for financing your property purchase or investment project. Whether you’re planning on buying your first home, moving up to a hilltop mansion, or constructing your next multi-family complex, funding is one critical element of the process. The pendulum has swung far from the days of loose Continue Reading
How to Buy a House in the hot Seattle Market…or any market
Avoid being burned, battling for a bungalow in wild real estate wars. Take a deep breath and follow these four simple tips for buying a home in the hot Seattle Market...or any market. Be more competitive, without risking your nest egg. Shop In a lot of ways, buying a home is no different than buying a car, a television, or a banana for that matter. You can learn a lot just by spending time Continue Reading
