Author: Donna Arcara
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8 Worst First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes 2010
This very current article by Amy Fontinelle describes eight mistakes commonly made by first time home buyers: Aug 3, 2010 Are you gearing up to buy your first place? Shopping for a home is exciting, exhausting and a little bit scary. In the end, your aim is to end up with a home you love at a…
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Why Smart Homebuyers Hire Home Inspectors
From our hero, Dave Ramsey: Home inspections are an indispensable part of the home-buying process. Buying a home without one is the same as buying a car without even kicking the tires. Any good real estate agent will recommend you include a home inspection clause when you make an offer on a house. That usually…
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Easy Ways to Increase Home Value
Courtesy of our hero, Dave Ramsey: Set yourself up to reap the most value when you sell When it comes time to sell your house, one of the worst mistakes you can make is to think your home’s appearance won’t affect its value. Take some time to spruce it up so you can sell it…
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Our First Realtor Open House was a Huge Success!
Arcara Residential’s first Realtor open house was a HUGE success today. The attendance was better than we had anticipated with about 100 realtors in attendance. A fabulous Chinese Buffet was served and the attendance was so great we had to pick up more food. Each agent received a fortune cookie after lunch to open with a total of $700…
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A Wish List for a Dream Home
by Carla Hill Your real estate agent may not be your fairy godmother, but they have powers to grant you many of your home buying wishes. Your first step in finding your dream home? You must develop a strong image in your mind, and a sound list for your agent, of what you want of…
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Choosing the Right Loan Program
Those who take property ownership seriously often look for options to build equity at a faster pace. An aggressive approach is to select a 15-year loan program over a 30-year mortgage. A 15-year loan works well for home buyers budgeting time and money, those who are possibly looking forward to a debt-free retirement, or those…
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High Credit Score = Low Mortgage Rate
Credit scoring was developed in the 1960’s as a means to determine whether or not consumers were likely to repay their loans. The score ranges from 350 to 850 with a higher score being extremely favorable. Essentially, a high credit score translates into lower interest rates for the borrower. There are five factors that comprise…
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Arcara Residential – First Closing!
We were thrilled to have our first closing at Arcara Residential today! Pictured from left to right are Arcara Residential agent Tom Becker, closing Attorney Shan Paden, Greg Arcara, Keller Williams Buyer’s Agent Sharon Ryder, and Purchaser Travis Hull. This was first for many of us today. Tom was the first Arcara Residential agent to…
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Pre-Qualification Verus Pre-Approval
Pre-qualification is the first step in obtaining mortgage financing. A potential borrower answers a few questions to provide the loan consultant with a quick snapshot of the borrower’s income, existing debt, accumulated savings and whether or not there is a co-borrower. Signature(s) allow the loan consultant to run a credit report and begin to determine…
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Staging Your Home To Sell Fast
30 Can’t-Miss Staging Tips To Sell Your Home Fast – Arcara Residential wants to share some staging tips, from Designed to Sell designer Lisa LaPorta: Grimy bathroom walls are a major red flag to buyers. Here is an easy way to get rid of surface mold: Mix a spray bottle with one part water and…