by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
Down Payment Help in Michigan Every state has unique programs that can help homebuyers access funds to buy a home. Instead of reinventing the wheel, The Mortgage Reports made a comprehensive list of homebuying assistance and grant programs for all 50 states. When it...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Real Estate Finance
Hiding in Plain Sight: 5 Secrets That Make Buying a Home More Affordable There are opportunities all over the place to make the path to homeownership easier. Other people are taking advantage of these opportunities, so why not you? Here are 5 secrets that are hiding...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 28, 2023 | Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
A credit score is a number that rates your creditworthiness. Credit bureaus calculate this score to determine a borrower’s ability to repay a loan or credit card. Lenders rely on credit scores to assess credit risk when approving loans to applicants. A credit...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 26, 2023 | Buying Homes, Investment Properties
Buying a house is a major financial decision and one of the most life-changing choices a person can make. If you already own a home, you can use its equity to buy an investment or take care of big expenses. Having a lump sum of money to pay for closing costs and...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 26, 2023 | New Construction Homes
If nothing on the market sparks your fancy, or if you’re tired of renting properties that seem to require maintenance calls every other month, the idea of a new construction home may appeal to you. After all, brand new homes don’t have the typical repair...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 25, 2023 | New Construction Homes
Becoming a homeowner is often a symbol of “big-time adulting” but also a highly beneficial financial decision. Since it offers so many benefits, the dream of a new house is quite common. But why exactly does everyone dream of buying a new house? Since civilization...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 25, 2023 | New Construction Homes
Builders around the country are supplying new construction home inventory in a market that desperately needs new homes. At the same time, home buyers are more aware than ever of energy savings. In fact, the National Association of Realtors found that over 79% of...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 24, 2023 | New Construction Homes, Real Estate Finance
Would you like to purchase a home in the future but don’t think you have enough income to qualify for a loan? You’re not alone. Many people, especially first-time buyers, ask themselves this same question. Affordability is a common concern in 2023,...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 20, 2023 | Press Release
Starting May 1, New Home Loan Fees Subsidizing Riskier Borrowers Will Be in Effect. Homebuyers with good credit will soon have to pay higher mortgage fees to subsidize borrowers with lower credit scores as part of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s quest for...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 19, 2023 | Press Release
This spring, Marketplace Homes is proud to partner with Obie, a top-level insurance technology company that streamlines the landlord insurance policy search. Understanding that landlords need to find insurance for their rental investments quickly and without...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 19, 2023 | Investment Properties
If you own rental investments, it pays to get landlord insurance. This type of insurance provides essential coverage to protect your rental properties and finances. Also called rental property insurance or a DP3 (Dwelling Fire Policy), landlord insurance protects you...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 10, 2023 | New Construction Homes
In the NAHB’s recent study on “What Homebuyers Really Want,” 60% of respondents say they would prefer pre-construction homes over existing structures. Pre-construction homes, also known as new construction homes, offer significant value to buyers for their brand-new...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 10, 2023 | New Construction Homes
A new construction home starts at its highest property value. However, the clock immediately starts ticking on losing its value. Before you worry, understand that every home depreciates, whether they are older homes or brand-new homes. Also, real estate depreciates...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 10, 2023 | Real Estate Trends
We are at an exciting time where technology has been advancing how we work, play, and even build homes. As concerns about climate change rise, more homeowners are looking to eco-friendly homes to reduce their carbon footprint. In particular, green home building...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 29, 2023 | New Construction Homes
Guest Blog by Chris Gauger Are you among the 30 million Americans currently planning on buying a home in 2023? A recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll for Nerdwallet finds the current average American to be quite “optimistic” about their chances of buying a home...
by Ian Hall | Mar 22, 2023 | New Construction Homes
Are you looking for your dream home but are frustrated with the low inventory and bidding wars? Or, maybe you can’t find anything on the market that meets all your needs. Getting a new construction home that you can customize can be the ideal...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 22, 2023 | New Construction Homes
How to find out if I can build on my land? If you’re thinking of buying land with a real estate agent, then you have an exciting adventure ahead of you — along with some considerations. Raw land, with the right characteristics, can become the ideal place to...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 15, 2023 | Home Living
No matter how large your home is, making more space at home offers many advantages. Not only do you enjoy more room to roam, but you also get some surprising mental health benefits. Decluttering is also a necessary step to take to create stunning listing photos if you...
