Buying

The top ten best cities for the next ten years

September 2, 2010

“We live in challenging times. Unemployment remains high, and the U.S. lead in technology and science is slipping as many foreign countries gain ground. But some U.S. cities, though slowed by the Great Recession, still thrive by lifting good old American innovation to new levels. And that will help put more Americans back to work [...]

Five Smart Reasons to Buy a Home Now

August 2, 2010

The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It’s not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It’s one of the best times ever. ForSaleByOwner.com presents five overlooked reasons why now is a great time to buy a house. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers [...]

Plenty of Reasons to Buy a Home Even after the Tax Credit

July 2, 2010

Even though the home buyer tax credit expired on April 30, 2010 and won’t be renewed, there may never be a better time to buy a home than today, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Many outstanding opportunities still exist for home buyers, but they may not be around forever. “The home [...]

6 things to know about FHA loans

July 1, 2010

Nearly 87% of all home mortgages are obtained with an FHA loan in today’s real estate market. The popularity comes from low interest rates, a lower down payment and being able to secure a mortgage with a lower credit score than a conventional loan. Here are some thing you may not know about FHA loans that may [...]

The state of the real estate market

May 14, 2010

Here an update on the state of the national housing market. Great thing we are in Topeka and while there are a few foreclosures in our area, our market has not been overrun with them. Although properties are not showing a steep incline of appreciation, prices are stable and not falling as they have recently [...]

Missed the Tax Credit? We have a solution!

April 29, 2010

Your local Topeka Area REALTORS at Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair are now taking part in a nationwide promotion called the Buyer Bonus Program. There are no qualifications the buyer needs to meet. Whether you are a first time buyer, a move up buyer, or even a move down buyer, it doesn’t matter! All you [...]

Buyer Bonus Sales Event Extends Benefit of Home Buyer Tax Credit

April 26, 2010

We’re now in the final week of the federal home buyer tax credit, which enabled millions of home buyers to receive a credit of up to $8,000 following their home purchase. It’s been heart-warming to see this credit help and encourage so many people on their path toward home ownership. To keep momentum alive, Coldwell Banker [...]

Why NOW is a great time to buy a home!

March 29, 2010

If you are planning on purchasing a home in the Topeka area in the near future, we want to share why this might be the best time to make your move sooner than later. Here are five great reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting until later. 1.) The Homebuyer’s Tax Credit is [...]

The 7 Reasons Why You Need a REALTOR® in Topeka

March 25, 2010

If you’re searching for a Topeka REALTOR® you’ll be glad to know that you are not alone… almost all homes in the Topeka area are sold with a REALTOR® on both the seller and buyers side of the transaction. Only a few buyers and sellers out there try to tackle the process of buying or selling homes [...]

What is a REALTOR®? Do I need one?

March 18, 2010

Most real estate experts, including all of us at Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair American Home®, strongly recommend that home buyers, especially first-time home buyers consider working with a REALTOR®. As a home buyer, having a REALTOR® working for you typically doesn’t cost you anything. 1. The REALTOR’s® fee, or commission, is typically a percentage of [...]

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