Charla Messina

How about some great home buying tips!

Buying a home can be nerve-racking, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. Buyers need a basic overview. This is especially true for first-time home buyers who aren’t familiar with the process. Bear in mind that the steps in the home buying process can vary from state to state, depending on local custom. This home […]

Why this is the year to buy your home?

The last several years have been quite the roller coaster for buyers. Low inventory, rising prices, rising mortgage rates, it hasn’t been easy. Knowing the right time to buy house is just as important in the home buying process as knowing what house you’re going to buy, where you’re going to buy it, and how […]

Is it smart to buy in the Winter?

When the weather outside is frightful, trudging door to door to look at houses might seem like a fool’s errand. Everybody knows spring and summer are the home-buying seasons, and winter is the time when you—and sellers—cool it for a bit and take a break, right? While it’s true that things do slow down in […]

Buying Your First Home.

If you are wondering if you can buy your first home, you have lots of questions about credit scores, down payments, being able to afford a mortgage, what you can afford and much more. Read these links to help you answer those questions and be ready to buy that home! Money Under 30 Guide How […]

Summer Home Buying Strategies

A lot of people talk about the spring being the most popular home buying season. But with Summer, the days are getting longer. Ice cream truck jingles echo up and down the block. But with the markets being crazy, summer has become the time for people to find their dream home. But there’s no reason […]

Are you buying your first home?

For first-time homebuyers, the whole homebuying process may look a bit daunting. With these informative articles, the good news is it isn’t as hard as might think it is. Most people expect to own a home in their lifetime, and they all have to start with their first home. Get ready by following these steps […]

Should you buy with Cash? There are many benefits to that.

There are a few ways you might find yourself in a position where buying a house with cash is an option. There are instances when paying in cash can be an advantage. Here are some important articles explaining how cash can be an important option when buying real estate. When Buying in Cash Pays Off […]

Buying a second home for investments or vacation home? Do and Don’ts.

Thinking about buying a second home? Whether you’re looking for an investment property, a getaway, or a place to eventually retire, plan to take these seven important steps. Real estate investing can take many forms. Buying your own home also counts as investing in real estate because you always have the option to sell it […]