1st Time Homebuyers
5 Common Mistakes New Homeowners Make
Purchasing furniture/appliances in advance – Proper planning and measure is critical in creating a successful floor plan. Renovations and repairs after moving in – Avoid disruptions of your everyday life and move into your new home after renovations are completed. Having the proper outdoor equipment – You will want to make sure your have the…
Read MoreWhy Joan Eslinger Should Be Your Realtor….
Key characteristics for measuring and comparisons. EXPERIENCE I have over 30 years of experience as a licensed Realtor and have been a managing Broker/Owner of Advantage Realty, Inc. for 27 years. In the last 27 years I have closed over $217,600,000.00 of real estate homes, land, farms, investment properties and commercial properties. AVAILABILTY/ACCESSABILITY I am…
Read MoreWHAT IS GOING ON IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
JOAN ESLINGER’s BLOG WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET joaneslinger.com The real estate market is always in a flux. Many factors have an impact. Many factors are unpredictable. A well-informed seller/buyer will always have an advantage. Because of my active involvement in both the residential, investment and commercial real estate markets, I…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Credit Score
Pay your bills on time. Creditors are very interested in how reliably you are in paying your bills. Get credit for making utilities and cell phone payments on time. Consumers are allowing Experian to access your bank account to identify utility payment history. Visit Experian.com/boost now to register. Pay off debt and keep balances low…
Read MoreMisunderstandings About Your Credit Score
A few key points from the 2019 Credit Score Myths and Habits Survey by CreditCardInsider.com Misunderstandings about your credit score: Does my income have an impact on my credit score? It does not. Your income will not be included on credit reports. Based on the Credit CARD Act of 2009, banks are legally obligated to…
Read MoreJoan Eslinger and The First Time Homebuyer
Home ownership is the American dream! For many it involves the leap from renting to the responsibility of ownership. Because of the many pitfalls, hidden or ignored because of the emotional response or excitement, the result is not always happiness. Almost every first-time buyer needs an experienced, knowledgeable Realtor with integrity to help evaluate the…
Read MoreFirst Time Homeowners
“Mortgage Rates Fall Below 4%, Lift Hopes” With the mortgage rates dropping below 4% for the first time since early 2018, this adds hope the housing market is improving. Lower interest rates make mortgages affordable for first-time buyers. Lower rates should “give a boost to the housing market, which has been on the upswing.” said…
Read More