Are you all stocked up on Halloween treats for the best dressed kids in the neighborhood? Instead of dumping more sugar and carbs in their pumpkin buckets, have a look at these healthier candy options compiled by Parade. Trust us, their parents will thank you!
The short answer: Absolutely! We had more than 160 people come through our latest open house each day over the weekend, and I talked to almost every one of them. What I heard was that the right light fixtures can make the house feel totally elevated. This house definitely has that vibe and more thanks to a series of unique skylights and recessed ceiling lights. And it only took a small investment from the total renovation budget to make a huge improvement that makes a great first impression.
What I learned was how much people love cooking on gas stoves. I can’t say that I blame them. But with many cities starting to ban natural gas appliances in new homes, the only way to get that new gas stove you saw on that cooking show is to renovate a home with existing gas service. So if you want to get your chef on, you should consider buying a newly remodeled home instead of starting from scratch. Or you could go green with an induction stove top. Either way, we’ll help guide you home.
Fannie Mae’s HomeReady program can help you make a property pencil out with a low 3% down payment and additional flexibility to apply gifts, grants, and cash-on-hand to your down payment and closing costs. You also get the benefits of affordable and cancelable mortgage insurance — unlike FHA loans — and valuable homeownership education so you understand all of the factors at play. Check this quick start guide for more.
So what’s the downside? Well, you need a good credit score just to qualify for a HomeReady loan, and there are income restrictions that could leave you on that bubble of making too much to meet the limit but not enough to make the purchase work. And a lower down payment means additional financing and higher interest rates, which may not fit your monthly budget. Find out if you qualify using this simple map tool.
We’re so excited to be back on the road! This week, Kevin and I are visiting northern Minnesota and Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in North America — and the world. As you may already know, Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, and folks around here take a lot of pride in their bodies of water. We enjoyed a chance to get to know some of them and learn more about this region at the northern edge of the United States.
As Compass agents, we have access to a cross-country network of more than 22,000 colleagues who can help you find your dream home, wherever it may be. We can also provide you with the best digital platforms to make your buying or selling journey clean, simple, and low-stress.
Did you know about 95% of all real estate searches start online? In order to find potential buyers, you need to hang a sign in the big digital mall that is the Internet. We’ll leverage the Compass brand to get greater exposure for your listing when you sell your home with us.
