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Inspection VS Appraisal
Melissa Gootee 1 year ago

Inspection VS Appraisal

Both inspection and appraisal are important steps in the buying or selling of a home, but they serve different purposes. **Inspections and appraisals are both important steps in the buying or selling of a home, and they can provide valuable information to buyers, sellers, and lenders.

An inspection: This is a visual examination of a property's structure and systems performed by a certified home inspector. An inspection is performed to identify any issues or defects with...
What are the Typical Closing Cost for a Mortgage on a Loan?
Melissa Gootee 1 year ago

What are the Typical Closing Cost for a Mortgage on a Loan?

 

The typical closing costs for lets say a $300,000 loan can vary depending on location, lender, and loan type.

Closing costs, on the other hand, can range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount, which translates to $6,000 to $15,000 for a $300,000 mortgage. These percentages are also depending on the consumer and loan type. We typically see the closing costs to be 3%.

Some common closing costs that a borrower may incur include:

The origin...
Expenses Homebuyers Should Plan For
Melissa Gootee 2 years ago

Expenses Homebuyers Should Plan For

When Buying A Home

Are you thinking that now or in the near future maybe be time to by a home? You can Contact Melissa directly or you can Download my Ultimate Buyers Guide.

If you are thinking of BUYING in today's market I would love to help you. I have great people on my TEAM that can help you learn more about mortgages and how much you can qualify for and afford. 

Click the link above to find out what you qualify for or simple call Jane or Zach Johanns wi...
Melissa Gootee 7 years ago

The Monthly Skinny Report for January 2017

The Monthly Skinny Report for January 2017

 

December shows great sales and a great feeling for 2017.

December pending sales were down 6.5% from last year, although closed sales we up 2.6%

 

Median Sales Price went up to $228,500 that"s up 4.1% from last December.

Homes for sale have dropped from 11,125 in inventory in December of 2015 to 8,197 in December of 2016. When Prices Go UP at the end of the year it's often a sign of a Healthy Demand a...
Your Weekly Market Activity For The Week Ending December 3 2016
Melissa Gootee 7 years ago

Your Weekly Market Activity For The Week Ending December 3 2016

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Your Weekly Market Activity For The Week Ending November 26 2016
Melissa Gootee 7 years ago

Your Weekly Market Activity For The Week Ending November 26 2016

CLICK HERE for a Free Copy of the Weekly Report

If you are thinking of selling CLICK HERE to receive Your Free Highest Price Analysis

 

Your Weekly Market Activity For The Week Ending November 19 2016
Melissa Gootee 7 years ago

Your Weekly Market Activity For The Week Ending November 19 2016

CLICK HERE for a Free Copy of the Weekly Report

If you are thinking of selling CLICK HERE to receive Your Free Highest Price Analysis

 

 

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