Posts Tagged ‘Homeowners’

How To Buy A Home In A Good Neighborhood

Friday, June 15th, 2012

If you are looking for your first home, one important question on your mind is probably “ How do I find a good neighborhood, that won’t make the value of my home drop?” Neighborhoods that will more than likely maintain or increase your home value usually have a few characteristics in common. Read now to learn about the traits of a good neighborhood community.

When you start looking for your home, always aim to purchase a home in a well-established neighborhood that’s not too far from a city. This home price should be a little above the median and in the neighborhood there should be few to none foreclosure homes. The homeowners in the neighborhood should be long-term ones that have lived in their homes for over 15 years. These homeowners are more likely to take care of their property and sell their property to homeowners likely to continue good maintenance on the home.

This neighborhood should not be too far from major highways or public transportation for easy commuting. The neighborhood should have amenities like parks, playgrounds, and be a gated community with security. The school district should be good as well and be consistently attractive to homebuyers. Usually these neighborhoods have low crime rates and homes are well maintained as well as the yards, streets, curbs and signs.

Last but not least, you know you have picked a good neighborhood when very few houses are for sale ever, homes sell quickly and the neighborhood is not located near apartments.

If you need to start your home search today, Jeremy Walsh Real Estate is here to help you find and buy the right home.

If you have any questions on buying a home or selling a home, please contact Jeremy Walsh Real Estate by calling 443-610-5722 or click here today!

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Being a Homeowner can be a Great Thing

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Are you considering purchasing you first home, but you are still on the fence? Don’t let the naysayers deter you from ce. Take a look at our list of the five best reasons why homeownership is great! They include:

  1. Equity: When you pay rent, you never see that money again. Owning a home, on the other hand, will earn you money, over time, in the form of equity. Homes appreciate about 4 to 6 percent per year. Homeownership is about building long-term wealth. And if you are worried about the current state of the housing market, don’t; experts feel that the market will bounce back sooner rather than later.
  2. Relationships: If you rent, you are surrounded by other tenants who rent. They come and go frequently, meaning your neighbors are constantly changing. Homeowners, however, have more time to develop relationships. And research has shown that people with healthy relationships lead happier, less stressful lives.
  3. Predictability: As long as you have a fixed-rate term on your mortgage, it will be predictable. This means your payment amount is fixed for the life of the term. This allows homeowners to easily budget from month to month.
  4. Ownership: Well, duh. Homeownership means you OWN your home. It is yours. You can renovate, update, paint and decorate your house the way you want. You do not have to answer to anyone, except maybe your wife. Okay, definitely your wife.
  5. Great Deals: Now is the time to buy. Interest rates are low and home prices are low, which means that if you have a steady income and cash for a downpayment, it is the perfect time to buy your first home.

So if you have decided to purchase your first home, you have come to the right place. We take a tremendous amount of pride in being First Time Homebuyer Experts.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Walsh Real Estate by calling 443-610-5722 or click here today!

Buying a Home is a complex process! In today’s market, you owe it to yourself to take full advantage of the market and have a dedicated and professional agent on your side to help you accomplish your goals. We have created and offer a systematic step by step approach to Buying Your First Home. In today’s market, Traditional Buyer Representation Is No Longer Enough!

You Need To Be Exclusively Represented And Have Jeremy Walsh On Your Side To Handle All Of The Important Details For You!

We have a common goal: Making you a homeowner. Let’s make it happen!

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Five Great Things about Homeownership