Buying a Home in 2017?

Buying A Home in 2017?

Whether you are a first time home buyer or you’re planning to buy your fifth or fifteenth home, there are certain things you need to know before you start the home buying process.  So, start now to make plans to do what’s necessary to make your dream a reality.  At The Goebel Team, we are here to HELP!   Give us a call TODAY – There’s no time like the present!! 

In this blog, you will find some great ideas to help you prepare if buying a home in 2017 is in fact, your goal.  You can also click on the link at the end of this blog to read more.

Habits to have before making your purchase

Habit No. 1: Automate your down payment savings

•  Save, Save, Save – in order to have the 20% recommended down payment
• Amassing enough for a down payment takes discipline and perseverance, but setting up automatic savings can make it easier

Habit No. 2: Build your credit history and keep it clean

•  Pay Off Past Debts 
•  Stay on top of your credit cards, car and college loans
• Don’t avoid credit all together; but pay all your bills and payments on time

Habit No. 3: Practice living on a budget

•  Compare renting vs buying in your area
•  Create a budget that factors in your new reality so you can get used to living on less disposable income
• Downsizing your budget early also means you’ll be able to save more for your down payment, pay down debt, or save for furniture for your new home.

Habit No. 4: Get your handy on

•  Property maintenance … is an ongoing effort for homeowners
•  Knowing how to fix basic home issues … will save thousands of dollars in the future

Habit No. 5: Prepare to pounce

• Learn the real estate market in your area
• Start browsing homes online

Click on the link below to read the complete article and then give us call! 

828-361-9442 

We’d love to help you find YOUR PERFECT DREAM HOME!  

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The Home Buying Process - It's Not as Scary as You MIght Think!!

The Home Buying Process – It’s Not as Scary as You Might Think!!

Whether you are a first time home buyer or this is just your first time, in a long time, buying a house, we hope this article will be beneficial to you.  There are a number of things that must take place in order for you to purchase your new home, whether it is your first or 5^th!  In this article, you will find links so that you can do your own research, infographics, as well as some cute art work ideas for your new home. 

Below is a simple outline:

~ Save MONEY ~

~ Get Pre-Approval ~

~ Make your “Must Have” List ~

~ Find a Realtor ~

~ Ask Lots of Questions and Trust Your Realtor!! ~

Now, you might be saying that there’s got to be MORE to it than that?  And you’d be right!  But if you have the RIGHT REALTOR, things that could be difficult might just be made more simple by having a REALTOR!  Realtor’s jobs are more than just showing houses!  They are with you from the very beginning to the very end of the process.  They steer you in the right direction not only in searching for your new home, but also in the financing of your home, the inspection of your home, the insurance for your home, all the way to the tree removal, landscaper, electricity, water, garbage pick-up, and so much more!  A Realtor will know all the “ins and outs” of the home buying process because let’s face it, that IS their job, right!!  So when selecting a Realtor, you want someone that’s trusted in the community, someone that’s easy to get along with, someone that’s been in the business for years, and someone that has a proven record.  Mick and Jane Goebel ARE those Realtor’s!  Here is a little information about them and a link to their website.  Also, you will find below a list of links where you can research more about the home buying process. 

Mick and Jane have been in Murphy, NC for nearly 20 years. They say it’s the best move they ever made! They became licensed Realtors in 2004 and have been Lifetime Members of the Million Dollar Club since 2009.  Mick and Jane Goebel are kind and generous and hard working –and their clients will tell you that they are great at what they do!  Don’t just take my word for it, after all, I work for them and consider them great friends!  But check out their testimonial page on their website and read what their clients say about them.  http://www.mickandjane.com/102/Testimonials

“We love our career in Real Estate.  As a team, we work diligently helping people make their dreams come true!  Your satisfaction is always our top priority!  Our mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients, customers and colleagues by always conducting ourselves and our business in a professional and ethical manor, while providing the most informed real estate services possible.”
You can visit us at our website!  
We are most easily reached on our cell phones: 828-361-9443/828-361-9442
Call us today, so together we can begin working on your dream!!
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Members of 2 Multiple Listing Services
Lifetime Member of Million Dollar Club
Chamber of Commerce Members since 2012

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http://www.hgtv.com/design/real-estate/essential-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers

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