Purchasing a home is more than just a transaction. The desire to become a homeowner stems from a goal to achieve the pride of homeownership, the benefits that come from home value appreciation, and the opportunity to leave a legacy and build wealth. Your home is a place where memories are made; you are surrounded…
This Saturday night at the stroke of midnight we start anew. To some this means resolutions of habits to give up or begin, to some it means counting down with a ball drop, and some of us are already sound asleep. The New Year provides a fresh start, but as we look to 2023 we…
Have you recently been thinking about buying a vacation home? Here in Asheville, North Carolina, our vacation home industry is incredible. Here in the mountains of Western North Carolina, you have options of both snowy escapes or trips to the beach, and we want to help people invest responsibly in the area. Read on for…
Buying a house and securing a mortgage is a complex transaction involving several moving parts – that’s why it helps to have a team of great people on your side, including your independent mortgage lender and real estate agent. Navigating your road home is more than just deciding what amount you are able to spend…
The mortgage industry has been hard to keep track of over the last couple of years, with various economic factors at play, including the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation. There are different considerations for different types of buyers in any market; do you want to know about fixed and adjustable mortgages…
We understand that sometimes the road to homeownership can be challenging. That is why my team and I work hard to try to find solutions for every one of our clients to be able to buy the home they want at a price that works for their financial picture. When the down payment is the…
The Ghosts of Financial Decisions That Haunt You Creeeeeaaak…. (a door opens revealing a dusty old rocking chair facing a broken window). “Come in,” says a scratchy voice, but you don’t see anyone. “I have a story to tell you.” There are scarier things around the Halloween season than just ghosts and ghouls. Vampires and…
Getting Your Finances in Line for 2019. What resources exist in WNC to help our residents create a better financial picture for the future?
Prepare to Buy a Home in 2018 with Financial Planning Now End of Year Financial Housekeeping (to prepare to buy a new home in 2018) Are you considering buying a new home in the New Year? Before you do, you will want to take a close look at your current financial picture to determine if…
Roll the Renovations into Your Home Loan So, you’re ready to knock out that extra wall in your house, fix the leaking roof or redo your master bathroom. Whether you’ve decided to finally build out the mother-in-law suite, install an in-ground pool or build a detached garage, you need two main ingredients: planning and money.…