Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label Moving On A Budget Purchasing a new home is likely one of the largest financial investments you will make in your lifetime. And on top of the home cost itse...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label Closing Costs 101 What are closing costs? Closing costs are the fees for services required to finalize your mortgage. Typically, the buyer is responsible f...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label Orange County Housing Report: Housing Abloom March 12, 2019 Good afternoon! Not only have the clocks changed, so has the housing market. The Spring Market: The best conditions to sell a home are ri...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label These Home Improvements Could Hurt Your Home’s Value When You Sell Every seller wants to snag the highest possible price for their home when they sell, which is why certain measures should be taken to pre...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label Orange County Housing Report: Buyers Gamble Many buyers are sitting on the fence waiting for interest rates to fall, but don’t know when to cash in their chips. Gambling on Rates: I...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label Short-Term or Long-Term Amortization Periods: Which One is Best For a Mortgage? There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a particular mortgage product. While the interest rate and fees associated with a...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label What To Negotiate When Buying A Home Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stress...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label IS IT TIME TO UPSIZE YOUR HOME? Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter hom...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label Dispelling Refinancing Myths “Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lowe...
Ruth Real Estate Advisor time-relative time-to-read.short-label 5 Negotiating Tactics That Can Hurt A Sale Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On th...