December 23, 2015
Happy Holidays From the Kopf Group
Happy Holidays From the Kopf Group Realtors:
Youve got a wreath on your door and tinsel on your treebut throwing up Christmas decorations is just the beginning of your winter home preparation. Actually, if you want to keep your home warm, safe, and energy efficient throughout the coldest months of the year, there are several things you need to do to ensure…
You Will Need to Sell Your Home Twice A recent post on The Home Story, a site published by Fannie Mae, explained the difference between the price a seller may get for their home and the value an appraiser might assign the property. The Sales Price Of course, most sellers want to maximize the value…
What You Really Need To Qualify For A Mortgage A recent survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in todays housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down Payment…
How will the potential higher interest rates in 2016 impact a buyer’s purchasing power? Learn more about the impact: http://bit.ly/1Qi0MCP
Meet the new 2016 OAR Leadership Team! Congratulations, Pete! [Click link in title to be directed to OAR site article]
Here’s a great infographic to follow when interested in learning more about the mortgage process. Be sure to do your research and reach out to professionals when you are ready to be a home owner! Some Hightlights: According to Freddie Mac, 40% of buyers are putting less than 10% down, with many putting down as…
When: Saturday, April 18 9:00-11:00am Where: Kopf Real Estate, 3414 Erie Avenue Cincinnati OH 45208 Contact: 513.871.4040 RSVP: Jason Kunkel jason@kopfrealestate.com We appreciate your loyalty and continued business and would like to offer you this complimentary service as a token of our appreciation. Since we are always asking our Sellers, to clear out the closets,…
Two Great Reasons to Buy not Rent There are many young people debating whether they should renew the lease on their apartment or sign a contract to purchase their first home. Based on a recent study, here are two reasons buying a home might make more sense: Source: http://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2014/12/17/two-great-reasons-to-buy-not-rent/?a=33880-fe7ac407b3898668ce3231cbe3703853
Freddie Mac: Buy Sooner Rather Than Later In a recent video update on the housing market, Frank Nothaft, Freddie Macs chief economist, stated that with both mortgage interest rates and home prices projected to increase in 2015 buying now makes sense. If you are planning to buy a home in the next year, its better…