June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36092 Wetumpka, AL

These were the existing Homes for Sale June 2015 for Zip Code 36092 in Wetumpka, Holtville, Dozier, Wallsboro, Lake Jordan and Elmore County including subdivisions Cotton Lakes, Jordan Trace, River Oaks, Macon Place, Cherokee Estates, Stone River, Country Club Estates, Cadens Creek, and Foxfire. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling your home), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36092 Wetumpka Elmore County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36067 Prattville, AL

These were the existing Homes for Sale June 2015 for Zip Code 36067 in Prattville and Autauga County including subdivisions Camellia Estates, Live Oak, The Oaks of Buena Vista, Aspen Ridge, Bridge Creek Reserve, and Hearthstone How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure means a better chance of a bargain for a buyer. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36067 Prattville Autauga County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36066 Prattville, AL

These were the existing Homes for Sales June 2015 for Zip Code 36066 in Prattville and Autauga County including subdivisions Greystone, Riverchase, Woodland Heights, Silver Hills, Eastwood, The Homeplace, and The Villas at Brookstone. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure means a better bargain for buyers. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36066 Prattville Autauga County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36064 Pike Road, AL

These were the existing Homes for Sale June 2015 for Zip Code 36064 for Pike Road and eastern Montgomery County including subdivisions Bon Terre, Woodland Creek, Bridle Brook, Avalon, Merrywood, Foxwood Providence and The Waters. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a chance for a better bargain for a buyer. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36064 Pike Road Montgomery County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36054 Millbrook , AL

These were the existing Homes for Sale June 2015 for Zip Code 36054 for Millbrook and Elmore County including subdivisions Thornfield, Grandview Pines, Mill Ridge, Winter Lake, Magnolia Ridge, Stoney Brook, Mountain View, Bishop Place, Jamestown, Grand Oaks, Timberbrook Estates, Plantation Oaks, and The Columns. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a chance for a better bargain for buyers. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36054 Millbrook Elmore County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36025 Elmore, AL

These were the Existing Homes for June 2015 for Zip Code 36025 for the community of Elmore in Elmore County including subdivisions Ferndale, Meadowview, Turtle Trace, Crossgate, Silver Ridge, Diamond Oaks, Brittany Place, Brownstone and Charleston Place. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36025 Elmore, Elmore County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36022 Deatsville Elmore County

These were the Existing Homes for June 2015 for Zip Code 36022 for Deatsville and Elmore County including Holtville, Slapout, and part of Lake Jordan communities and subdivisions Spring Hollow, Richfield, Brookshire, Wind Mill Ridge, Dillons Run, Coosa Ridge, Green Acres, Foxwood, Plantation Ridge, Stoneybrooke Plantation, Turner’s Place, Bridlewood, Bellview Heights, Indian Hills, Meadowview, Sagewood, Kimrick Estates, Country Side Estates, The Forest, Grand Park, Summerfield, Cotton Terrace, Autumn Springs, Forest Heights, Cruise Farm Estates, Breckenridge Crescent Ridge, Savannah Trace, Wynridge, Blackberry, Ridgedale Estates, Country Oaks, Copper Ridge, and Cobblestone Run. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36022 Deatsville Elmore County

June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36022 Deatsville Autauga County

These were the Existing Home Sales for June 2015 for Zip Code 36022 in Deatsville and Autauga County including Pine Level, and subdivisions Graham Ridge, Rosegate, Caroline Estates, Dogwood Estates, Garden Park, Pinetuckett, Hidden Valley, Hummingbird Place, The Planes, Honeysuckle Ridge, Rushmore, Northpointe, Grand Park, Alpine Hills, Tatum Fields, Mountain Creek, Dogwood Lake Estates, Percy Place, Clear Branch, Oak Valley, and Hunter’s Trail. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelihood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
Chart June 2015 Home Sales Zip Code 36022 Deatsville Autauga County

Three M’s of Homeownership

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Among the many reasons people have to own home, they include having a place of their own, to raise a family and to share with friends. Additional benefits include security, investment, peace, pride and enjoyment.

Together with the benefits come the responsibility to take care of the home for its livability and viability as a sound decision. A homeowner’s concerns can be broken down into three areas.

The maintenance on the property is something that every homeowner deals with. Changing filters are easy to handle yourself. Other things might require a skilled professional but identifying the “right” one can be challenging.

Minimizing expenses can reduce the cost of living in the home. It’s good to recognize when a repair is appropriate compared to a replacement. Reputable and reasonable service providers are key to keeping expense low.

Managing debt and risk becomes the financial side of the effort. Taking advantage of low interest rates or shorter terms for refinancing, making additional principal contributions are just a few ways to manage debt. Home warranty programs and homeowner insurance tips can reduce risk.

We sincerely want to be a resource for you not only when you buy or sell but all of the years in between. It is actually the reason we send this newsletter to you.

Eliminate Mortgage Insurance

Why would you consider refinancing if your mortgage is only two or three years old and the rate is not considerably higher than what is currently available on new loans? Because you may be able to eliminate the mortgage insurance and have significant monthly savings.graphic

Many homes have seen their values rise in the past few years. The current loan-to-value ratio may be low enough to no longer require mortgage insurance. In some cases, a homeowner might actually pay a little higher rate than they currently have but lower their monthly payment dramatically because the mortgage insurance isn’t required.

A rough rule of thumb is that mortgage insurance is not needed on loans at or less than 80% of value. There could be programs available that would allow a higher LTV than 80%.

Careful consideration should also be given to the fees required to refinance. Lenders differ in not only the rates they charge but also the fees associated with the loans and the process. If you’d like a recommendation of a trusted mortgage professional, we’d be happy to make a recommendation.