First time home buyers – Coldwell Banker Legacy

First-time Homebuyers

	I will . . .
>	Work at no cost to you!
>	Provide detailed listing information not available to the general public.
>	Negotiate the deal to save you money.
>	Guide you through the avalanche of paperwork.
>	Commit my time and energy to finding you the right home.

Your decision to buy a home is both a sound financial decision and a commendable achievement. As your real estate agent . . .

I will lead you through every step of the exciting home buying process.
I will help you define your "wish list" of features you want in your home, your neighborhood and your school district.
I will walk you through the mind-boggling financial details associated with buying a home, including understanding the various mortgages and home buying programs available to you.
I will monitor all new listings and alert you to new houses as soon as they are put on the market.
I will eliminate the stress involved with buying a home by putting my years of real estate experience to work for you.

Finding the perfect home is my business. Contact me today!

First Time Buyer

Why You May Want To Settle Down In Idaho
9/27/2007 10:25 AM
(photo courtesy of Jason Abbott) If you’re looking for a place to move and don’t exactly know where to settle down yet, you may want to consider Idaho. According to a USAToday article, the state is flourishing at a rapid rate. USAToday explains that Idaho has the country’s fastest growing economy and that the growth and expansion......

Moving to Tennessee
9/25/2007 6:06 PM
(photo by Moon Rhythm) There are few more beautiful places than The Volunteer State, Tennessee. From the Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains to Memphis and the Great Coastal Plain, Tennessee has incredible views to go with its friendly inhabitants and many cultural attractions. Memphis and Nashville offer incredible activities, beginning with......

Buying a Home During the Holidays
9/24/2007 1:01 PM
(Photo courtesy of yukonwheeler) During the holidays, most people are busy setting up home decorations, stuffing themselves with delicious food, and visiting friends and family. Others, however, are still thinking about selling or buying a home. According to an article on Realty Times, February and March produce the highest amount of sales, but at......

Fireplace Choices
9/24/2007 12:51 PM
(photo courtesy of Tom Frazier) As winter approaches and the temperature drops, you may have some options that you will use to thwart off the cold: blankets, a heating system, closing doors and windows, using rugs and one of the most common methods of heating a home, a fireplace. Fireplaces offer not only heating but provide a [.........

Unstable Ground
9/21/2007 11:37 AM
(Photo courtesy of erikogan) Dormant landslides largely remain hazardous to people in homes throughout the United States. Though there may be an apparent risk to certain home owners, who have knowingly purchased prime real estate located on unstable cliff tops, they continue to subsist on their land with little concern. Is there a lack [.........

Seller’s Tactics: Buyer Beware
9/20/2007 2:02 PM
(Photo courtesy of jencu) If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you probably know that the real estate market has hit a rough spot lately. With less people opting to rent instead of buying, sellers have developed some strategies to catch the buyer’s eye. The first, and more predictable, “trick” is staging the house. Acco......

Tips On Finding Homes For Military Families
9/20/2007 12:44 PM
(photo courtesy of Steven W. Belcher) According to a recent article from Find Articles, there is a shift occurring in real estate for military families. Due to the ever changing nature of war, military families are increasingly being required to find homes in the United States instead of living abroad. To compensate for the demand in [.........

Deposit Your Paycheck into Your Mortgage Account to Pay Off Your Principal
9/19/2007 6:18 PM
The Home Ownership Accelerator Program is built on a simple concept: your home becomes your bank. You have full access to money at all times; write checks from your account, the way you normally do; and, when you aren’t using your money, it is working for you–paying down your principle. The Mortgage Loan Place Lending Guide [.........

Your New Home - Helping Your Cat Adjust
9/19/2007 11:50 AM
“You’ve decided where you’re going to go to adopt your new kitty; possibly you’ve already narrowed your selection down to one cat you simply must bring home. You’ve stocked up on essentials from our shopping list, and you’ve prepared kitty’s “safe room.” There’s only one step left before H......

Bombproof Housing?
9/19/2007 11:16 AM
(photo courtesy of jon gos) According to maltastar.com Nasa has made new discoveries concerning a compound invented in 1931 by an American chemist. This semi-transparent compound, today known as aerogel, had been too expensive to thoroughly work with 80 years ago. A decade ago, however, Nasa sought out to make practical the use of [.........