Posts Tagged ‘Buying’

How Much Can You Afford

Monday, July 15th, 2013

Now that you know what you’re looking for, the next step is figuring out how much of a home you can afford. A review of your income, savings, monthly expenses, and debt will be necessary. Early on in the process, you’ll want to get pre-qualified for a mortgage loan, which helps determine how much you…Read More »

Featured Home by Barb Maxon – $362,000

Friday, August 24th, 2012

953 Wynstone, Dakota Dunes, SD 1 1/2 story Roosevelt plan on lake lot. 12 ceilings in great room, cherry crown molding. Cherry kitchen, black granite, 2 islands, cherry floors. Formal dining/cherry crown molding. Main floor laundry. Main floor master bedroom with 4′ shower, whirlpool & dbl vanity. 3 bedrooms up and full bath. Finished Rec…Read More »

Start Building Your Nest Egg Now

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Great Rates Mortgage interest rates remain very attractive and are now at or near 40-year historic lows.1 Great Long-Term Investment Home equity is the largest single source of household wealth for most Americans.2 From 1972 to 2007, the median home price appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.3 To put that in perspective,…Read More »

Home Buying Tip | House Shopping

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Limit house tours to six or sever per outing.  More than that and house details can be forgotten or confused. Tip provided by

It’s Time To Own Your Home

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

In our experience, many people who live in apartments continue to do so because they feel that they cannot afford to own their own home. In fact, if you’re like most people, you can’t afford not to. The advantages in home ownership can make more financial sense, in both the short and long term, than…Read More »