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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: The Advantages Of Buying A Home

October 29, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

 “The Advantages Of Buying A Home”

Advantages of Buying a HomeThe Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University reported “5 Financial Reasons To Buy A Home.”

1.  Housing is the one leveraged investment available. According to the Harvard report, “Home ownership allows households to amplify any appreciation on the value of their homes by a leverage factor.”

2.  You are paying for housing whether you own or rent. The report states, “Home owners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while the households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord.”

3.  Owning is usually a form of “forced savings.” Harvard research has found, “Having to make a house payment one way or the other, owning a home can overcome people’s tendency to defer savings.”

4.  There are substantial tax benefits to owning. This is because “home owners are able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes from their income.”

5.  Owning is a hedge against inflation. Research done by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University indicates that, “Housing costs and rents have tended over most time periods to go up at or higher than the rate of inflation, making owning an attractive proposition.”

There are many advantages of buying a home, financial or otherwise.  If you are considering buying your first home you can start your home search here:

Click Here to search the entire Cincinnati MLS for Cincinnati Real Estate for sale.

Buying a home as a first time homebuyer is a complex process, one that a real estate agent specializes in navigating.  A real estate agent will advocate for you and your interests throughout the whole process, which makes it important for you to find the agent that will best fit your needs.  

The Lowry Team takes a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator and a Marketing Director. This ensures that you get more focused attention and your home buying or selling process goes as smoothly as possible.

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist.

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team, Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: The Cost Of Renting

October 28, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: The Cost Of Renting

 

Is the thought of paying a mortgage keeping you from owning a home? If so, keep in mind that if you are renting you are paying a mortgage.  It just happens to be your landlord’s, not yours. This means you are building up your landlord’s equity each and every time you pay rent.

A fixed rate mortgage offers you the piece of mind that your mortgage payment will not keep going up.  However, as you can see on the graph from the Census Bureau, the median asking rent is steadily rising. 

Increasing Cost of Renting

Can You Really Afford to Keep Renting?

The Lowry Team has first time home buyer specialists that can help you through the entire home buying process. From pre-approval to closing, the experts on The Lowry Team can answer all of your questions and concerns and guide you to the benefits of home ownership.

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in  West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different by Design”…taking a team approach to home buying  and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team, Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

Ready to start searching for your first home?  Start your home search here: www.LowryTeam.com

Here are some quick searches to get you started:

West Chester Ohio Homes For Sale Under $200,000

Liberty Township Ohio Homes For Sale Under $200,000

Mason Ohio Homes For Sale Under $200,000

Monroe Ohio Homes For Sale Under $200,000

Fairfield Township Ohio Homes For Sale Under $200,000

Fairfield Ohio Homes For Sale Under $200,000

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Buying a Home :: 3 Steps To Getting Started

October 16, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Buying a Home :: 3 Steps To Getting Started

 Buying a Home

1. Hire A Real Estate Agent

Buying a home as a first time homebuyer is a complex process, one that a real estate agent specializes in navigating.  A real estate agent will advocate for you and your interests throughout the whole process, which makes it important for you to find the agent that will best fit your needs.  The Lowry Team takes a team approach to home buying and selling.  The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator and a Marketing Director. This ensures that you get more focused attention and your home buying or selling process goes as smoothly as possible.

2. Get Preapproved
Getting preapproved acts as a dry run of the loan application process. The mortgage lender uses details about your credit, income, assets, and debts to estimate how much mortgage you can afford.  This reduces the potential frustration of looking at homes beyond your means.  A preapproval also serves as a good indication to potential sellers of your general credit worthiness.  Most sellers will not accept an offer without at least a pre-approval letter; so if you are serious about buying a home this should be one of the first steps you take towards purchasing your new home.  The Lowry Team works with a preferred lender that will help you with this important step towards buying your dream home.

3. Narrow your search areas

Maybe there is a particular part of town you have always wanted to live in, maybe you need easy access to the highways for your job commute. Your real estate agent will help you narrow down your search to the areas that fit your needs best. The Lowry Team specializes in in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe, Fairfield Township and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. You can find more information and search homes for sale in different communities at www.LowryTeam.com/search

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist.

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team, Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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The Lowry Team :: What You Should Know Before Buying A Home

October 14, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team :: What You Should Know Before Buying A Home

buying a homeIt is a great time to buy a first home. However, there are important things to keep in mind before buying a home to make sure this important decision is the right one for you and your wallet

Get Information.  Most communities offer free seminars for first time home buyers. Some real estate teams, such as The Lowry Team, have home buyer specialists that work primarily with clients looking to buy their first home.

Know What You Can Afford.  Analyze your monthly budget. Remember to factor in home owners insurance and property taxes into this scenario.

Talk to a Lender. Start talking with a bank or mortgage lender and get the ball rolling. The Lowry Team would be more than happy to refer their preferred lender to you.

Find a Real Estate Professional.  Finding the right real estate agent to work with can make your deal run that much more smoothly.  A good real estate agent will help find you a home that works for you, not against you.

Know What You Are Committing to. During a real estate deal you are signing a lot of papers.  Know what you are signing.  Your real estate agent should be able to explain things to you. You may even want to take the extra step and get a real estate lawyer to review your documents.

Consider investing in your first home and have The Lowry Team help you. You need a good agent who will work hard for you. Our real estate team is dedicated to helping you find the right home, at the best price. We want you to find the home that will make you happy and successful in real estate ownership.

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist.

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different by Design”…taking a team approach to home buying  and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team, Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

Other Articles  You May Be Interested In:

Buying A Home In Today’s Market

West Chester Ohio Is One of The Best Places to Live

West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio Real Estate Market Report

The 6 Most Essential Home Buyer Tips

First Time Home Buyer Homes For Sale In West Chester 

Search the MLS for Homes For Sale

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