Why Should You Work with an Expert Advisor When Buying?

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Buyer agency has evolved greatly in our market over the last 20 years. In the past, you would call an agent that is listed on a for sale sign or an open house sign, and talk to them. They would get your contact information, and they would keep in touch if they found anything that matched what you were looking for. This process has evolved greatly. 

Buyer agency in 2015 is all about working with expert advisors. I have a team of expert advisors who can offer you the best possible service on your home purchase. One of the services we offer is a buyer consultation, where we go through every single aspect of what you are looking for in a home. It's a great way to figure out what you want, and improve the way you find homes that are a good fit. 

Another document we share with our buyers is the "buying process" flowchart that takes you from step to step in the transaction process, detailing everything along the way. 

Finally, we also like to provide all our buyers with the top 10 buying tips for saving money, getting the best interest rate, and more. These tips are so important for a successful transaction, we want you to know about them all. After we provide you with these documents, we are going to get you set up with an advanced home search that takes into account all of the criteria you want in your home. When a home matching that criteria comes on the market, we can let you know right away with an email or call!

If you're thinking of buying and are interested in working with a team of expert advisors, give me a call or send me an email. I would love to help out!

What Will Rising Interest Rates Do To Your Affordability?

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Interest rates are at historic lows right now, and if you wait to buy, you will end up paying for that decision down the road!

I was recently reading an article in Keeping Current Matters and it was speaking about interest rates. This article pointed out that if interest rates keep rising in the next twelve months, buyers may face a steep penalty in the form of worsening affordability. 

For example, in just a year you will end up paying an average of $18,672 more over the lifetime of a loan. 

It's been estimated that if you wait a few years, you'll be throwing away nearly $55,000!

This is why it's so important to buy right now if you've been thinking about it. 

If you're ready to buy, I suggest that you sit down with a lender and figure out what exactly you can afford to purchase. I have preferred lenders that I could refer to you, so please don't be hesitant about beginning the buying process.

Now is the time to buy a home in Wexford!

What Did You See in the 2013 Market?

Today I wanted to give you a recap of what we saw in 2013 and also what I am predicting for 2014. Throughout 2013, I thought the market remained neutral. The year began as a buyer’s market; the beginning of the year showed homes selling quickly and as the summer went by and fall came around, the sellers began to get better prices for their homes. I think we are transitioning into a seller’s market now and that should continue into 2014.

Interest rates for 15 and 30 year fixed loans rose one percent and are going to slowly continue climbing. As more sellers put their homes on the market in the spring, rates will mostly likely rise 0.5% and should be up 1% by the end of 2014.

Thank you for watching my video blog! If you’re a buyer, stop by my website at www.pittsburghbesthomes.com and search listings and if you’re a seller and want a free analysis of your home value, visit www.pittsburghnorthhomevalues.com. Also, don’t hesitate to give me a call at (412) 303-3600. Thanks and have a great day!

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