Additional Resources
Following is a list of additional resources that may be helpful to you. Click the link on any of these items to get more details, or contact me for a personal introduction.
I believe that everyone should know the current market value of their home. That’s way I offer this fast, easy, Instant Home Value Estimate. Your name, phone number and email address are NOT required. To see your Instant Home Value Estimate report, including recently Sold and For Sale homes in your neighborhood, click here.
Rent vs. Buy calculators are often developed by people in the real estate industry, and I sometimes question the objectivity of their results. This one, from The New York Times, is the most objective and comprehensive that I’ve seen. Remember to set the Monthly Rent and Home Price for your area, and see which is more cost effective in different time frames. (click here for more info)
Find homes for sale using your mobile device. See large photos and detailed information on homes near your current location or using your own custom search criteria. Easily save your favorites, add personal notes, see maps, get driving directions and schedule showings. (click here for more info)
There’s a home loan solution for almost every homebuyer. Some special lending programs can help you buy with low down payments and even give you cash to renovate your home all in one loan. It is important that you understand the features of your home loan and that it meets your financial needs. (click here for more info)
If you have at least 10% of the purchase price to put down, FirstREX will match your down payment. FirstREX’s share of the down payment is an investment, not a loan, so there’s no monthly payments on the money. Instead, FirstREX will share part of the gain or loss on your home when you decide to sell. (click here for more info)