This is the first of a short series of posts about the transfer of property. Other things we’ll look at in this series: deeds, escrow or closing, and tax aspects. We all pretty much understand insurance, right? There is a risk somewhere in your life (i.e. your car, your house,...
Buyers
Homeownership Matters! Solid Reasons to Own a Home
We are real estate agents and are, of course, heavily dedicated to the idea that home ownership is important. But don’t just take our word for it! Here are several solid reasons that owning a home is a great idea. According to a recent survey done by the National Association...
Kline May Showings Update: Year End 2010
It is time for another update on how showings have fared at our brokerage, Kline May Realty. We made it through 2010, and showings were up from last year for half of this year. This means we’ve had our ups and downs (as you can see on the chart below),...
How Does a Real Estate Team Work?
Person I’ve Just Met: “So, what do you do for a living?” Me: “I’m the Marketing Director for The Harrisonburg Homes Team at Kline May Realty. I handle all of the marketing for our real estate team, such as listing management, content creation, social media, advertising, and design.” Person I’ve Just...
Searching For a Home in Harrisonburg and/or Rockingham County?
You may have heard that the fall months aren’t great for home buying. In reality, though, fall is a great time to buy! Here’s a few reasons why: Properties are still being put on the market in hopes of a sale, and many times, a quick sale. Sellers may be...
What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
Private Mortgage Insurance, more commonly referred to as PMI, allows home buyers to obtain a mortgage with a lower down payment (typically less than 20% of the sales price). With PMI in place, lenders are insured against the risk of default on the loan. PMI charges are fairly minimal, running...