What are the benefits of paying a home off early?
There are some significant financial benefits to paying a home off sooner than the normal 30-year timeframe that most lenders offer in today’s market. Paying a home off just 1 year faster can have a significant impact on the interest paid over the life of the loan and shortening a term from 30 years to 15 years will drastically reduce interest rates and overall payments. Accelerated equity can also provide a safety net for many owners along with flexibility in … Read the rest
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Do I need a Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter?
Buying a Home is Tricky Business in today’s market. It’s no longer safe to assume that you have enough money to buy a home and will qualify for the payments. When it’s time to start thinking about that big purchase it’s best to do some research and reach out to a Mortgage Professional for advice and details. Let’s address 3 issues to help guide the average consumer through the process.
#1 Do you even need a pre-approval letter?
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Read More3 Tips to Hire a Great Team, Not Just an Agent
You can and should have a fantastic experience when buying a home. There should be celebrations and possibly champagne involved, but it’s rarely (if ever) due to the work of a single individual. These results are produced by teams that work together in a defined system to produce better synergy, service, and speed. Here are 3 tips to help you find the right team.
#1 – When interviewing a real estate agent or loan officer, ask them who they … Read the rest
Read MoreBIG News!
Cityfunds has been featured in The Motley Fool’s Millionacres
Nada and Republic Real Estate’s announcement of our first-ever public investor Cityfund offerings continues to receive tremendous coverage.
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We are thrilled to be supported by such a substantial and influential platform in the investment space. This is a major step towards the democratization of real estate wealth!
Reminder: these first 3 offerings are only raising $500k /Cityfund. Check them … Read the rest
Meet Sundance Brennan
Welcoming our very own in-house Mortgage Broker, Sundance Brennan to the Nada team!
Sundance was born in Clovis, New Mexico, but was raised in Northern California and Hawaii. He is a voracious, accomplished, and published writer; varying in subjects from sales to sports to cryptocurrency. When he is not writing books and articles, Sundance enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. They enjoy trying out the wonderful variety of different types of food all over the metroplex, but … Read the rest
3 Ways to Level the Home Buying Field
3 Ways to Level the Home Buying Field
Real Estate Agent
Use a flat fee service. Most real estate agents work off of an outdated model of commission based on a percentage of your home value. This is an archaic system that offers a clear bias towards high ticket sales. Your $333,000 home purchase might pay the agent $10,000 while the $500,000 purchase one neighborhood over might pay the agent $15,000. It’s the same type of … Read the rest
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Meet Katy Webb
Our very own Katy Webb is appropriately nicknamed “Sunshine,” and if you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting her, you quickly learned why. She exudes light and joy, and shares that everywhere she goes.
Katy is originally from Fort Lewis, Washington, but grew up in Burleson, TX. She loves playing the piano, softball, and painting. That beautiful creative brain allows for endless problem-solving in an ever-changing industry, and her sporty side makes her just tough enough to get it done. … Read the rest
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Meet Scott Sander
Meet Scott Sander, or most often belovedly, Coach Sander! Scott was born and raised in Oklahoma. Being an intelligent man, he hurried to Texas as quickly as he could, where he lives with his wife of sixteen years, Tobi, two sons Hayden and Dylan, and we can’t forget the dogs, Lily and Lucy.
Scott has a masters degree in Sports Administration. He has been a teacher and coach for over twenty-five years, but the highlight of that career has been … Read the rest
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Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home
When you are selling your home, there are some common mistakes that you will want to avoid. Avoiding these mistakes will help your listing stand out from the rest and make the selling process smoother.
Setting The Price Too High
When pricing your home, you want to make sure it’s priced right. You may think pricing it high is a good strategy to get the best price, but it can also eliminate your home from searches and make people think … Read the rest
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Top 6 Things To Ask Yourself When Putting In An Outdoor Kitchen
Summer is quickly approaching and that means it’s grilling season. You may be thinking about adding an outdoor kitchen to your home, or maybe you’re looking for a new home that already features one. Either way, there are some important questions you will want to ask yourself to make sure you create the best outdoor space for your needs.
What type of grill should you put in?
You’ll need to think about whether you want a charcoal grill or a … Read the rest
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