If you are currently renting in Charlotte, or moving to Charlotte in the near future, you may be wondering, “Am I ready to buy a home?” There is a ton of information out there on “Why it is a great time to buy a home in Charlotte“, but that is a different question from, “Are YOU [...]
Tag Archives: Charlotte First Time Home Buyers
Should you buy a House in 2012?
February 9, 2012 – 8:03 am
A recent Video on CNN shows some great reasons why renters shoud consider buying a house in 2012. Charlotte renters, especially, should make this the year to buy their first home. The combination of lower house prices, low mortgage interest rates and a stable job environment in Charlotte make this a great opportunity for those [...]
Charlotte Renters can get on the Path2Buy now
February 7, 2012 – 7:02 am
In Charlotte, thousands of families have been waiting to buy their first home. For a Charlotte Renter, the choices and decisions seem too complex and important to rush into. With our Path 2 Buy program, we have discovered the 7.5 reasons why Renters are failing to make the decision to buy a Charlotte House today. [...]
2012 Charlotte Housing Predictions
January 2, 2012 – 8:04 am
With the start of the new year, you may be wondering if 2012 is the right year to finally buy a home in Charlotte. This segment on the Today Show has some truth to it. Unfortunately, there are some un-truths that will keep people from making the best decision for themselves in 2012: Key Points [...]
Reason #6 that Renters are missing out on Great home buying opportunities
December 9, 2011 – 1:46 pm
There are 7.5 reasons why renters are failing to make the decision to buy a home in the Charlotte area today. Here is #6: For iPad users, this link is the video in non-flash: goo.gl/qokUr
How much will you need for a down payment?
November 28, 2011 – 4:09 pm
Too many renters in Charlotte are still dreaming of the day when they can buy their first home. Most media outlets will tell you that you can’t buy a house until you save up a 20% down payment. However, for Charlotte Home Buyers, especially First Time Home Buyers, there are many alternatives. Some home loan programs [...]
How long do you plan to rent that apartment?
November 8, 2011 – 3:12 pm
We’ve discovered there are 7.5 reasons why apartment renters in Charlotte are not making the decision to buy a home. Once you see the reasons stopping you, you will be able to come up with a plan to buy a home of your own. We call this the Path 2 Buy and it is a [...]
Why a VA Loan?
September 13, 2011 – 2:40 pm
If you are a veteran buying a house in Charlotte, a VA Loan is probably the best loan for you. Why? Here are several quick reasons: No Down Payment. In Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas, a qualified Veteran buying a house in Charlotte can borrow up to $417,000 and not have to make any [...]
Buying is a better idea than Renting right now
August 5, 2011 – 5:05 pm
For a Apartment renter in Charlotte, North Carolina, it’s time to look at Buying a house. One of the best ways to get started with this idea is to look at an un-biased comparison of buying versus renting. As a Charlotte Mortgage Lender, it would seem that we would have an interest in helping people [...]
Are you eligible to get a VA Loan?
July 27, 2011 – 8:15 am
If you are looking to buy a house in Charlotte, and you are an eligible Veteran, you should consider the VA Guaranteed Home Loan. This is a benefit you earned for your service to our Country. Why would you consider a VA Loan for your Charlotte area Home Purchase? 100% Financing – no down payment [...]
2012 Income Tax Brackets – and, What to do about them
It’s one thing to know what your tax bracket is – that’s important. It’s another thing to know what to do about your tax brackets – that is really important. Here are the basic tax brackets for your taxable income: There are two important things to know about your tax bracket: What does it cost [...]
