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The housing market is looking good for the new year! Find out what to expect and don't let the opportunity pass you by.
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2019 Real Estate Forecast: What Home Buyers, Sellers And Investors Can Expect

Selling your home in the winter can be tough, but it isn't impossible. Check out these insights from Forbes!
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Six Tips To Improve The Chances Of Selling Your Home This Winter

Think you need a huge down payment in order to buy a home? Then you’re in for some good news.

The “need” for big down payments is a myth in today’s lending environment. Truth is, programs offered by three federal agencies are helping borrowers buy a home with little or no down payment.

Wondering where to look for a program like that? Maybe this will help:

Federal Housing Administration: With a minimum down payment of 3.5%, FHA-insured loans are the low-down option that’s available to the most borrowers.

Department of Agriculture. The biggest myth about the department’s Rural Development mortgage guarantee program is that it’s designed only for people who are buying farm land. But it’s simply not true. To qualify for a low-downpayment home loan backed by the Agriculture Department, you must purchase a home in a “rural” area, but you may be surprised at the number of areas that fit the definition. (Many do.)

Veterans Affairs. Formerly the Veterans Administration, this agency guarantees no-down payment mortgages for qualified veterans, active duty personnel, reservists/National Guard members and some surviving spouses.

For more details about these programs and how to apply, contact us today!

From all of us here at Googain/MaxReal, we wish every day of 2019 to be filled with success, happiness, and prosperity for you 🎉 Happy New Year!

Did you know? The best time of the year to sell a home is spring and summer. You may think that’s a long time off, but if you’re considering selling your home in 2019, now is the time to get ready by choosing a real estate agent.

If you are selling your home, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Although problems are unlikely, it’s always a good idea to do whatever you can to protect your family and personal belongings. Here are several ways to make your selling experience as worry-free as possible.

Work with a real estate agent. People will notice when the for-sale sign goes up in your front yard. You may even get a few prospective buyers stopping by unannounced, asking if they can take a peek inside. Protect yourself by asking all buyers to schedule a showing through your agent.

Remove jewelry and valuables. If you have a habit of tossing your watch on a bedside table, it’s probably best to find a new spot while your house is on the market. Likewise, consider moving cash, savings bonds, jewelry, and other valuables to an off-site location, such as a safe deposit box.

Lock up paperwork. Keep mail, bills and financial statements in a secure location and not laying on countertops or on top of desks.

Clean out your medicine cabinets. Remove all prescription medications.

To learn more strategies for success in your home selling process, contact one of our highly qualified agents today!

From our family here at Googain/MaxReal to yours, we wish you a wonderful Christmas holiday!