Steve Krause 7 years ago

Purchasing a plot of land can be one of the best investments to make. A landowner has great (but not unlimited) freedom in how to develop their plot, and land never expires so its potential is essentially infinite. That said, buying undeveloped or vacant land in Spirit Lake Iowa can be risky business, so read on to find tips on purchasing a plot.

Do Your Homework: Before You Get Onto The Land

Before anything else happens, figure out your priorities. Decide what you want the land for, what amen...
How to start saving in order to buy a home in Spirit Lake, Iowa
EXIT Realty Midwest 7 years ago

Purchasing a house, especially for the first time, is a life-changing experience. While renting has its perks, you will most likely enjoy owning a home even more.

When you own a house, it truly is yours, provided you pay off the mortgage. You are your own landlord and you’re free to make any changes inside and outside that you want. It’s also the place where you can raise a family if you choose to do so.

While becoming a homeowner is often a life experience, it’s also an important part of the...
Steve Krause 7 years ago

It doesn't matter where you live, what kind of home you have or what time of year it is. If you're looking to sell your home quickly in Spirit Lake Iowa, you'll need to do a better job than the homeowners who are competing against you. Try these top three tips to secure a sale within 60 days.

Enhance Its Appearance

When it comes to selling your home, looks are everything. If the appearance of your home is impressive, it will be more inviting to potential buyers. Remove any items that make the...
EXIT Realty Midwest 7 years ago

Predatory lending has declined sharply in the years since Dodd-Frank, but it, and other types of mortgage fraud, still steep into housing even today and affect every stage of the homeownership cycle.

Mortgage fraud, an umbrella term, is “a crime characterized by some type of material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission on a loan which is then relied upon by a lender,” according to the FBI. It generally falls into one of two categories: fraud for profit and fraud for housing. Fraud for...
Selling a House? Wow Your Buyers With These Tips From iowagreatlakesrealty.com
Steve Krause 7 years ago

 

Selling a house is a great deal like applying for a job; you only get one chance to make a great first impression, so you have to make it count. EXIT Realty Midwest, a real estate agency in Spirit Lake Iowa knows how to create an environment that prospective buyers will love.

They always recommend homeowners make a few minor changes that will wow your buyers as soon as they walk through the door, such as:

Clearing Up The Clutter: The most important element of selling a house is...
Worried About Your Mortgage Rate? Ways To Balance Your Credit Card Debt
Steve Krause 7 years ago
Blog courtesy of Trulia.com  

Buying a house is more than just deciding which home will fit your needs. Make sure you are prepared ahead of time to be financially ready for your house. 

http://www.trulia.com/blog/debt-applying-mortgage/

How to Help Millennials Overcome Their Fear of Buying a Home in Spirit Lake Iowa
Steve Krause 7 years ago

 

While some millennials have begun to enter the real estate market, for the most part, this generation has held off on buying a home for the first time due to a variety of economic and cultural factors. One of these is the uncertainty with which millennials live relative to baby boomers who could typically expect to spend their careers with a single company and then retire. This leads to a fear of committing to a 30-year mortgage, according to surveys reported by Realtor.com.

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