Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Home Buyer Tips”
Flipping houses can be a great way to earn income. If you’re willing to put the time and effort into renovating a home, you can sell it for a considerable profit. But not every old home is worth repairing, though. To determine whether or not you should flip a particular property, you need to calculate […]
If you are a first-time home buyer, you may not know that your mortgage payment consists of more than just the loan you’re approved for. This is especially important to understand, because these additional “pieces” raise the amount of money you’ll be paying out-of-pocket every month. Depending on the size of the home you are buying, this could be more …
When buying a home, the location is just as important as the property itself. Neighborhoods aren’t objectively good or bad, but finding the perfect neighborhood for you is all about your own needs and preferences. You want to live somewhere close to the amenities that are valuable to you. Some people prioritize living near parks […]
Buying a house is an emotional decision. Even if you do all the research and weigh every option carefully, choosing a place to live is incredibly personal. It’s very easy to get caught up in the excitement of purchasing your dream home, which may lead to you paying far too much for the property. Knowing […]
There are plenty of benefits to buying a new home. You can trust that it’s in great condition with new appliances and no upcoming repairs or renovations. For many people, buying a new construction is a far better option than buying a resale. These features come at a cost, though. On average, new homes cost […]
Buying a home is likely the biggest financial transaction of your lifetime. It takes most people years to prepare to buy their first home, and saving for the down payment is often the most difficult step. A conventional down payment is 20 percent of the value of the home. There are benefits to making a […]
Realtors Melanie Cameron, Rachel Belch, Ashley Pierce, and Tammy Suggs share what they believe home buyers and sellers can expect from the Wilmington, NC, residential real estate market in 2021. Have questions about buying or selling real estate? Please reach out to The Cameron Team at (910) 202-2546.
Once you’ve decided to buy or sell a home, the next step is to hire a real estate agent. The right realtor will make the process as easy and low-stress as possible, so it’s important to choose someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, and experienced. With so many available real estate agents, though, it can be hard to […]
You may be able to completely finance your purchase without the required down payment, but you will have out-of-pocket expenses when you buy a home. Excluding a down payment, which is typically 3%-20% of the purchase price, you will need to pay any contractors that refuse to be paid at closing, a moving company (or truck rental) to haul your …
Back in 2013, we wrote a blog post titled “Should I Use the On-site Agent When Buying Wilmington New Construction?” In it, we laid out all the reasons why you should use an agent when buying new construction. That was 8 years ago and it matters even more now than it did then. Right now, there is a nationwide inventory …
