Real estate curb appeal reflects what a property looks like to prospective homebuyers — basically, from the curb in front. In other words, how does the home look from the street. Favorable curb appeal increases the property’s value, since it helps attract buyers. Unfavorable curb appeal leaves potential buyers cold. Sellers, however, have ways to…
If you’ve just remodeled your home with an eye toward selling it, you need to do two things before putting it on the market: Read this blog post. You made a wise decision to be here right now because there are steps you can take even after a major renovation to improve both your curb…
Pre-Approval Process: What Is It and Why Is It Important? At GoPrime Mortgage, we always talk about how important it is to speak with an independent mortgage lender before starting your search for a new home. That’s why going through the pre-approval process is critical to the experience. But what is pre-approval, how do you…
Why Buying and Selling Houses Online May Not Be the Best Idea While listening to a podcast the other day, I heard a commercial for an online buying and selling real estate company. I was intrigued by the idea and wanted to know more, especially as someone in the home loan industry. So, I dug…
Neighborhood Focus: Asheville Montford When you’re looking for a new house in Asheville, you can choose from several interesting neighborhoods, each with a distinct personality. The historic Montford neighborhood contains a surprising variety of housing, from multi-family duplexes to large historic houses to tight-knit blocks of two-story dwellings. If you’re drawn to the Montford neighborhood,…
At GoPrime Mortgage West Asheville, we believe in not just providing you with the keys to your dream home but also in helping you make the most of the vibrant community you’ve become a part of. Asheville often makes lists of top tourist destinations for summer fun and fall colors. Now that leaf season is…
Tax Refunds and Buying Your Next Home Tax season is here! This means potential tax refunds are right around the corner which can be helpful if you have been thinking about purchasing a home. So can you use your tax refunds to help you buy your next home in Asheville? Here are some things to…
A buyer’s market in real estate occurs when the number of homes for sale outweighs the number of people looking to buy. 2023 was no picnic for homebuyers in Asheville and elsewhere in the US. Interest rates on 30-year fixed home mortgages climbed to a high of 7.79 percent in October. Over the next two…
Mortgage interest rates skyrocketed in 2023 to rates this country hasn’t seen since the 1990s. The sharp increase happened quickly, starting from a historic record low of 2.6 percent in January 2021 and soaring to 7.79 percent in October 2023. But while the jump raised eyebrows around the country, that high wasn’t far from historical…