Significant Changes for Buyers with Student Loans For so long, potential first-time home buyers have had concerns about student loans debt and getting a mortgage to buy a home. But there’s good news. Changes in student loan calculations may create more opportunities for people who didn’t think they would qualify for a home loan. Let’s…
Data Security and Buying a Home In early May, the entire Western North Carolina area and the city of Asheville felt the effects of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline. The gas line that supplies much of the southeast was interrupted by a cyber-crime group linked to Russia that demanded $4.4 million to return…
What to Do if You Don’t Get the House: Preparing for Rejection and Your Continued Search Fueled by several factors, including the pandemic, the housing market in Asheville has become super competitive. Homes are selling after barely being on the market and for well over the asking price. Some potential buyers find themselves in the…
Home Insurance Awareness: What Coverage Do You Need When Buying a Home? Being aware of home insurance is fundamental when it comes to buying a house. Home Insurance goes hand in hand with your mortgage, but how do you know what you need? There are several kinds of insurance, so let’s take a closer look…
Stress Reduction throughout the Home Buying Process We’ve all seen it. The housing market is exploding in Asheville, and that can make it stressful to sell or buy a home right now. As we reach the Summer solstice, the midpoint of the year, we all should take a step back to be more mindful. Stress…
Mortgage Terminology It’s okay that you’re not a mortgage expert: that’s our job. But throughout your experience, you may come across some mortgage terminology that you need to understand a little better. We offer a comprehensive glossary on our website, but we thought it would be fun to pull a few concepts and give you…
You Have Student Loan Debt If you have debt caused by student loans, you may think you can’t buy a home. But, while the process may be a little more challenging, there are ways to get you into your own house. Last summer, we shared some details about student loans and the challenges people with…
Essential Tips for Home Buyers in The Current Housing Market Navigating the home buying process at any time can be complex, but the way we’ve seen the market change since this time last year has been more than a little shocking. Homes are selling fast, and inventory is low in the current housing market. As…
5 Tips for Buying a Home in Asheville Buying a home can be both rewarding and challenging. Some people buy their dream home, and others end up with a complete nightmare. How do you have a good experience when dealing with such a big purchase that requires a lot of energy to get right? Here…
What’s On Your New Home Wishlist? How to Create a New Home Wishlist Before You Shop Around We can’t say it enough: 2020 has been a very strange year. It’s been full of ups and downs and all overlayed by the global pandemic that’s affecting the economy, interest rates, and home prices. In Asheville, it’s…