5 Things You Need to Know Before Making An Offer On a House Written by Cameron Odom Dec 10, 2021 Home Buying Making an Offer House hunting can be a very hectic process. It can be so stressful, that as soon as you find the house you desire, all you...
Getting Preapproved vs. Getting Prequalified Written by Cameron Odom Dec 6, 2021 Mortgage 101 Preapproval | Prequalification Preapproval and prequalification are two important words for new homeowners looking to get homes on the mortgage. Although...
5 Renovations You Can Make to Increase Your Resale Value Written by Cameron Odom Nov 19, 2021 Uncategorized Increase Resale Value One of the most important factors to consider while acquiring a home is its potential resale value. But then, homeowners...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Written by Cameron Odom Oct 22, 2021 Uncategorized Fall Checklist The fall season has come with its unique warmth. And it presents a fantastic opportunity for homeowners to carry out both major and minor renovations to...
5 Ways SEO Can Boost Your Business Written by Cameron Odom Oct 11, 2021 Uncategorized Search Engine Optimization Since the advent of the Internet, there has been a massive shift in the way people purchase goods and services. More common over the last...
Qualifying For a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed Written by Cameron Odom Oct 1, 2021 Mortgage 101 Qualifying for a Mortgage You may have heard about the view that mortgage lenders do not want to grant you a mortgage if you are self-employed....
How to Find Your Perfect Neighborhood Written by Cameron Odom Sep 24, 2021 Home Buying family | find your perfect neighborhood Undoubtedly, the safety and comfort of your family are essential when buying a home if you are like most people. And there...
How to Know if Your Client is Serious About Buying a Home Written by Cameron Odom Sep 8, 2021 Home Buying buying a home | real estate | serious buyers As millennials approach the period where buying a home becomes financially feasible, the...
The Ultimate Guide to Changing Your Address Written by Cameron Odom Aug 27, 2021 Home Buying You’ve probably completed all the paperwork. Your luggage has been moved, and you can’t wait to enjoy the coziness of being in your new home....
Hold Off On That Big Purchase Written by Cameron Odom Jul 28, 2021 Home Buying Home Buying Tips By now, you probably know that buying a house can be a stretching experience, especially in the absence of the right information. After all, more than...
How the Housing Market is Bouncing Back from the Pandemic Written by Cameron Odom Jul 7, 2021 News Housing Market We all know the pandemic had a serious effect on the global economy, causing several sectors of nations’ economies to crumble. In...
3 Things to Know About the Charlotte Housing/Mortgage Market Written by Cameron Odom Jun 15, 2021 Home Buying Charlotte Mortgage Charlotte is a city you will be easily attracted to. It boasts of a well-educated population and fostering businesses....
5 Skills Every Realtor Needs to Succeed Written by Cameron Odom Jun 15, 2021 Uncategorized realtor As long as homes remain the sweetest spots of the earth, the real estate industry will always be relevant. After all, the realtors have the keys to...
TikTok – An Untapped Resource Written by Cameron Odom Jun 1, 2021 Uncategorized TikTok If you are anything like me, you probably downloaded TikTok as a joke towards the end of 2019. I was a senior in college, and everyone kept joking about this...
Unavoidable Property Value Tankers Written by Cameron Odom May 5, 2021 Home Buying property value One of the most overlooked aspects when buying a home is future property value. Property value can fluctuate with cosmetic flaws such as a bad paint...
3 Life Saving Tips for a Successful Move Written by Cameron Odom Apr 12, 2021 Home Buying moving tips Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels Managing a move can be a daunting task. Figuring out what goes with you and what goes to Goodwill, all while...
3 Ways to Win a Bidding War On a Home Written by Cameron Odom Mar 31, 2021 Home Buying bidding war The start of 2021 brought great uncertainty to the housing market. With 2020 setting record-low mortgage rates and homes flying off the market (CNBC,...
How & Why Realtors Should Market to Millennials Written by Cameron Odom Mar 31, 2021 Home Buying marketing tips Some people describe millennials as progressive, social media-obsessed, and somewhat shallow. Others assume millennials are still...
Budgeting Tips to Save Up for a Home Written by Cameron Odom Mar 18, 2021 Money Management budgeting tips Buying a home is a huge milestone in life! It is the first time you are out on your own and can make changes to your living space. You can...
3 Tried-and-True Methods to Picking Your Realtor Written by Cameron Odom Mar 12, 2021 Home Buying realtor tips Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’ve purchased plenty of homes in the past, they both have one thing in common – a...
Spring Cleaning Tips Written by Cameron Odom Mar 4, 2021 Uncategorized cleaning tips With Spring quickly approaching, you know what that means. Spring cleaning! It is a time where everyone goes through their home to get rid of old things, sweep up...
Is it a Good Time to Consider a 15-year Mortgage? Written by Cameron Odom Mar 2, 2021 Mortgage 101 mortgage loan If financially feasible, a 15-year mortgage is an ideal option for many homeowners. Why? Because you can pay a 15-fixed mortgage off much...
What to Look For In a Home If You Have Pups Written by Cameron Odom Feb 24, 2021 Home Buying Unlike most rental homes or apartments, owning a home gives you freedom when it comes to your furry friends. You’ll no longer have to worry about whether...
Buying a Home: What You Should Do First Written by Cameron Odom Feb 18, 2021 Mortgage 101 pre-qualification letter Buying a home is one of the most exciting experiences in our lives, but we find ourselves wondering, “Where do I begin?” A common...
Ways to Make Your Small Space Feel Bigger Written by Cameron Odom Feb 15, 2021 Uncategorized Home Organization When purchasing a home, we typically come up with a check-list of everything we want and need. But as many homeowners know, we sacrifice...
How to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home Written by Cameron Odom Feb 10, 2021 Home Buying home buying A common idiom that many live by is to never judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, not many people practice this rule when buying a home. Potential...
Realtor Closing Gift Ideas for Your Clients Written by Cameron Odom Feb 4, 2021 Uncategorized closing gift One of the most rewarding experiences working in the home-buying industry is the process of helping your clients find their dream home. Whether...
Closing Costs – Explained Written by Cameron Odom Feb 2, 2021 Mortgage 101 Closing Costs What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs are one of the most important aspects of your journey to purchasing a home. You may have heard of them from your...
Home Inspections Written by Cameron Odom Feb 2, 2021 Home Buying home inspection One of the most significant days leading up to buying your future home is the inspection. Home inspections are designed to inform the buyer of possible problems with the...
Cash-out Refinances Written by Cameron Odom Jan 25, 2021 Refinance perfect time to refinance What are cash-out refinances? When people hear the word refinance, the first thought that comes to mind may be a lower mortgage rate. However, there are...
Easy Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home Written by Cameron Odom Jan 19, 2021 Home Buying add value to your home 1. Repaint the Interior Oftentimes, the easiest way to jazz up the appearance of your home is a fresh coat of paint. Since many...
More People are Moving! Written by Cameron Odom Jan 15, 2021 News #KEYNEWS In a recent study, Atlas Van Lines concluded that millions of Americans moved in 2020. More specifically, 23 states remained balanced while 12 recorded as outbound and 15 as...
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Refinance Your Home Written by Cameron Odom Jan 7, 2021 Refinance perfect time to refinance 2020. A year all of us will never forget. From staggering unemployment rates to the nationwide toilet paper shortage, we...
How to Build Credit to Buy a Home Written by Cameron Odom Jan 7, 2021 Money Management building credit If you are a potential home buyer, your credit score plays a large role in your future house payment and whether you are qualified to purchase a...
3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Home Written by Cameron Odom Jan 6, 2021 Home Buying first time home buyer 1. Passing on a Home Due to Simple Cosmetic Flaws I know, I know – it sounds crazy to say. People want a move-in-ready...
What is a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage? Written by Cameron Odom Oct 28, 2020 Mortgage 101 15-Year Fixed | Conventional Loans What is a 15-year fixed mortgage? In the mortgage industry, there are a variety of different loans that help match borrowers...
How to get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Written by Cameron Odom Oct 28, 2020 Mortgage 101 Pre-Approval Pre-Approved = Preferred Buyer When shopping for a new home, the first step a borrower can take is to get “pre-approved” for a mortgage. Sellers...
Understanding Disclosures Written by Cameron Odom Oct 28, 2020 Mortgage 101 Disclosures Two Primary Documents As a borrower, you’ll quickly understand the back and forth communication and constant exchange of documentation with your lender during the...
Types of Mortgage Loans Written by Cameron Odom Oct 27, 2020 Mortgage 101 Loans What is a mortgage? A mortgage, by definition, is a debt instrument secured by the collateral of specified real estate property, that the borrower is obliged to pay back...
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