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Is Your House Holding You Back From Your Dream Retirement?
Retirement – a time for freedom, exploration, and pursuing your passions. But is your current home the perfect partner in this exciting new chapter? If your house feels too big, too expensive, or simply inconvenient, downsizing could be the key to unlocking your ideal retirement lifestyle. Here's a quick self-assessment to see if downsizing might... Read More
Homeownership Boom: How Your Home Equity Has Soared!
Homeowners, rejoice! Your nest egg just got a whole lot bigger. Home prices have been on a steady rise, translating to a surge in equity – the value of your home minus what you owe on your mortgage. Soaring Demand, Soaring Equity Remember the bidding wars and limited inventory? All that competition has pushed prices... Read More
Forget Timing the Market, Focus on Time In the Market: Why Buying Now Could Be Your Smartest Move
The question of "buy now or wait?" is a common one for aspiring homeowners. While the perfect time to buy depends on your specific circumstances, there's a crucial factor to consider: time in the market is often more important than trying to time the market. The Pitfalls of Market Timing Predicting market behavior is a... Read More
July Lunch And Learn: Options For Every Home Buyer
OPTIONS FOR EVERY HOME BUYER AS A REALTOR, HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY BUYERS FIT INTO ONE PROGRAM VS ANOTHER? Every home buyers scenario is different. When first meeting with a buyer we take a deep dive into there personal financial information. The personal financial information is going to determine our limits for the different... Read More
Agent Boot Camp: Learn How To Get 3 Contracts A Month In 60 Days!
Learn the Secrets of Michigan's Top Industry Professionals Ready to transform your real estate career and close more deals? Join us for the intensive Agent Bootcamp – your roadmap to skyrocketing your success! This action-packed, 7-week program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to consistently secure 3 contracts a month.... Read More
June Lunch and Learn: HUD Homes – Financing & Repair Options
Unlock the Potential of HUD Homes: Financing & Repair Solutions for Real Estate Agents (June 6th)! Are you looking to expand your inventory and help more clients achieve homeownership? Join us for a special event focused on HUD Homes: Financing and Repair Options! This informative session, designed specifically for real estate agents, will equip you... Read More
May Lunch and Learn: Sphere Based Marketing
Real Estate Agents: Sharpen Your Sphere with Sphere-Based Marketing! Feeling the squeeze of a saturated market? Ready to cultivate a loyal network of clients who become your biggest advocates? Then join us for an event diving into the powerful world of Sphere Based Marketing. This approach focuses on leveraging your existing network to generate leads... Read More
Why FHA Loans Are Fantastic for Sellers: Open the Door to More Buyers!
As a seller, you want to get the highest possible price for your home and close the deal fast. FHA loans can be your secret weapon to achieve both! Here's why FHA loans are fantastic for sellers: Reach a Wider Pool of Qualified Buyers: FHA loans open the door to a larger pool of qualified... Read More
April Lunch and Learn: Money 101 & Personal Budgeting
Master Your Money Game! Ever felt a client hesitate because they're unsure about their financial readiness to buy a home? Are you personally struggling with your own finances or simply looking to build wealth? Knowing how to navigate personal finances is a valuable asset for any Real Estate Agent. That's why we're excited to announce... Read More
March Lunch and Learn: Managing Rental Property
Join us for a FREE lunch and learn session as Josh Smith, a seasoned property owner with over 250 rentals under his belt, shares his expertise on managing rental properties! Realtors feel free to bring your investor clients along with you. In this session, you'll gain valuable insights on: Streamlining the vacancy to move-in process: Learn... Read More
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MORTGAGE RATE WHEN CLOSING GETS DELAYED
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Are you under contract on a home with an expiring rate lock? Need a rate lock extension?
Yesterday, a buyer called me in a total panic. They locked in their mortgage interest rate 30 days ago while shopping for a home near the Westwood neighborhood. Everything moved along fine until the seller asked to push closing back by ten days to finish clearing out their garage.
The buyer asked me, “Jeremy, if our rate lock expires before we close, will our interest rate jump up? Will our monthly payment go through the roof?”
I told them straight up: “Take a deep breath! An expiring rate lock will not ruin your deal, and you will not lose your low rate!”
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