Select Property Buyer’s Guide
Are you ready for homeownership? Select Properties is prepared to help make the buying process go seamlessly. From mortgage preapproval to closing costs, this step-by-step homebuying guide can help make your dreams of home ownership a reality. Click here to see our Buyer’s Guide.
13 Easy Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
By Lindsay Tigar Home renovations often require a big budget, months of planning, and a team of contractors to achieve the results we want. But thankfully, there are some home upgrades that don’t require a significant investment of time or money. Often, it’s those tiny yet meaningful design choices that breathe new life into a […]
The Homebuyer’s Definitive Guide to Open House Do’s and Don’t
For buyers, one of the most exciting parts of the homebuying process is walking through a house in person. During a tour, you get a chance to see the layout of the house, scope out the bedrooms, and begin to imagine building a life there. Buyers can fall in love with a home’s […]
Home Buyer’s Guide
Are you ready for homeownership? Select Properties is prepared to help make the buying process go seamlessly. From mortgage preapproval to closing costs, this step-by-step homebuying guide can help make your dreams of home ownership a reality. Click here to see our Buyer’s Guide.
4 Beloved Mortgage Rules Homebuyers Should Break Right Now
By Meera Pal Apr 18, 2023 EnvelopeFacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterest It’s hard to imagine that just a few years ago, mortgage rates were at record lows, falling below 3%. Yet by the end of last year, rates for the benchmark 30-year fixed loan had shot up over 7%, a record 20-year high. Understandably, homebuyers have been suffering […]
10 Energy-Saving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Don’t believe all the tips and tricks that promise to reduce your energy consumption. By Steph Coelho Some of the questionable energy-saving tips you’ve run across may have had some validity a long time ago, but with the technological advancements of past years, a lot of the information circulating out there just isn’t accurate anymore. […]
Getting your credit score above 800 isn’t easy, but it’s ‘definitely attainable,’ says analyst. Here’s how to do it
KEY POINTS Higher credit scores pave the way to lower rates, potentially saving thousands of dollars in interest charges. The highest tier is anything over 800, which can unlock even better terms. Here’s a breakdown of how your credit score is calculated and ways you can improve it. Generally speaking, the higher your credit […]
The 4 Outdoor Decor Items Every Homeowner Wants Right Now for a Beautiful Backyard
By Kathleen Willcox Mar 28, 2023 As the weather warms up, homeowners are flocking to the great outdoors—right in their own backyards. And shouldn’t that experience be as inviting and life-affirming as possible? When it comes to outfitting your outdoor space, be sure to include the bare necessities—comfortable furniture and green plants to liven up the […]
Getting your credit score above 800
Key Points Higher credit scores pave the way to lower rates, potentially saving thousands of dollars in interest charges. The highest tier is anything over 800, which can unlock even better terms. Here’s a breakdown of how your credit score is calculated and ways you can improve it. Generally speaking, the higher […]
What are buyer closing costs?
Closing costs are fees associated with your home purchase that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. Closing is the point in time when the title of the property is transferred from the seller to the buyer. Closing costs vary widely based on where you live, the property you buy, and […]
