As a real estate broker, I get to see a lot of different homes. It’s easy to tell a hand-me-down piece of furniture with sentimental value because it never fits quite right. You’ve probably seen this; a colonial piece wedged into a contemporary setting, a beautiful European antique jarringly dropped into a country cottage, or […]
Introducing Heirloom Furniture to Your Décor
The FHA Roars Back
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which backs riskier low-down-payment mortgages popular with first-time home buyers, is back within federal guidelines. It needed its first taxpayer bailout just two years ago. Today it is in line with federal requirements. FHA mortgages allow buyers with credit scores as low as 580 to obtain mortgage loans with only […]
Homes That Get You There in Style
Originally posted on Coldwell Banker Previews Inside Out Earlier this month, Coldwell Banker Previews International® and Ipsos MediaCT released a survey that highlighted a growing trend among the affluent: a “live anywhere” lifestyle. Millennials are leading the mobile and modern movement, with 85% now claiming that they are free to choose a home that fits […]
Check the Details before Selling your Home
Sellers, did you get a special loan or grant when you bought your home or post-purchase for updating? If so, you must look into the details before you decide to sell. Buyers love special loans and grants to purchase properties. Why pay for something yourself when there’s “free money” out there? Why go through conventional […]