Julia McCutcheon Real Estate Professional

12/15/2022

A home appraisal is an important part of the homebuying process and typically necessary when you buy, sell, or refinance a property. Here’s a brief overview of how the home appraisal process works and what you can expect during the process.

11/18/2022

Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 15, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.

11/09/2022

We're in the middle of a 4 day week culminating in one of the most important events of the year for interest rates.  Thursday morning brings the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)--an inflation report that has resulted in bigger market movement than any other economic report this...

11/07/2022

Paying closing costs is just one part of getting a mortgage and buying a house. Learn what you’ll have to pay and how to prepare for those costs here.

10/22/2022

If you need time to secure a down payment or repair your credit before buying a home, consider searching for a seller offering a rent-to-own agreement.

Are you ready to purchase a home but your lack of a down payment and low credit score are getting in the way? Do you want to sell a rental property but you’re having difficulty doing so? A rent-to-own agreement may be an option worth exploring. Let’s take a look at how rent-to-own agreements wor...

10/09/2022

Buying a "starter" home now requires 86% more income.

Full list of how much you must earn to buy a home in the 100 largest metros: http://rltor.cm/n3wtrk

10/08/2022

In the current market, buyers are waiving their right to a home appraisal. Before taking that risk, learn why this is a significant part of the home buying and refinancing process.

If you plan on purchasing a home with a mortgage loan or refinancing an existing loan, the lender may require a home appraisal. Check out Old Republic Title’s Home Appraisal FAQs for answers to some of the most common questions.

10/07/2022

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06/22/2021

Did you know that the earliest umbrellas were reserved for royalty and that no other citizens were allowed to use or carry one? So, if you have an umbrella in your backyard, you really are living like a King or Queen!

06/10/2021

Real estate terms every homebuyer should know

Buying a home is exciting, but it's easy to get overwhelmed if you're not familiar with the homebuying vocabulary.