colleen fischesser

Do You Need to Have 20% Down to Buy a Home This Spring?

Do You Need to Have 20% Down to Buy a Home This Spring?

Do You Need to Have 20% Down to Buy a Home This Spring? Great article today in the KCM Blog thought I’d share! A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. There are two major misconceptions that Continue reading Do You Need to Have 20% Down to Buy a Home This Spring?

5 Points to Keep in Mind when Considering Muliple Offers on Your Home

5 Points to Keep in Mind when Considering Muliple Offers on Your Home

Low inventory and attractive interest rates are fueling multiple offer scenarios for many Home Sellers today.  Well priced listings attract buyers, even during the holiday season. So, assuming all offers are similar in price, how do you decide which offer to accept? I counsel clients to keep the big picture and closing process in mind Continue reading 5 Points to Keep in Mind when Considering Muliple Offers on Your Home

I Did a Bad Bad Thing

I Did a Bad Bad Thing

In my book of real estate rules… there are rules that can be stretched, some that can be overlooked (given the right set of circumstances) and others I have kept inviolate for two decades. I’m not talking about MLS, State or Board rules & regs, I’m talking about my personal business standards. Example of a stretched rule? Taking the cutest dog Continue reading I Did a Bad Bad Thing