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Six Important Facts About Reverse Mortgages
Consumer Trust Mortgage wants you to know at least six important facts about Reverse Mortgages. Since 1995, Consumer Trust Mortgage has been helping residents in the Lehigh Valley and beyond to purchase and/or refinance their homes. Now, we are helping people 62 years of age and older to continue to enjoy their homes without the financial burdens of a mortgage payment.
7 Deadly Sins of Real Estate
Advice to help your real estate transactions. Helpful tips that will make your real estate transactions much easier.
Industry News For Professionals July-August 2017
Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition (LVAIP). The mission of LVAIP is to provide an ongoing forum for professionals from private, public, non-profit and business sectors to inform, educate and help older adults age in place. We provide information and solutions to older adults and their families to be proactive in planning for their future needs. lvaginginplace.org.
Top Scams Targeting the Lehigh Valley
Counterfeit prescription drugs
Those seeking prescription medication from someplace other than a legitimate pharmacy are at risk in this scheme. The FBI warns patients not to be fooled by fake prescription drugs masquerading as legitimate medicines and using them may worsen your health conditions.
10 Commandments of Selling Your Home
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. Here is simple advice for consumers when buying or selling a home.
What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?
It is important for your home to be priced correctly from the start to attract the right buyers and shorten the time that it’s on the market. You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you the truth. A real estate professional has tools and resources to allow you to determine the value of a property.
The Best Home Renovations
As people progress through various stages in life they find themselves in a quandary regarding their home – should I stay or should I go? For those who want to stay in the same geographic location they must evaluate if their home meets their needs, or if it could be renovated to meet their needs. If a renovation is required - what is the level of investment and would it add value to the home? If you find yourself undertaking this mental exercise, we compiled a list of reported projects that yield the best return on investment:
Retirement Planning: More Than Building a Nest Egg
John and Mary did everything right – or so it seemed. They worked hard, saved money, invested wisely, and spent prudently. Now in their golden years, John and Mary looked back contentedly upon a lifetime of achievements. They had put their children through college, paid for nice weddings, and helped the kids buy homes. Sitting on a nice nest egg, John and Mary now had both the time and money to travel as they always hoped to do.
Maximize the Value of Your Home
In the Lehigh Valley demand for a home is up and home inventory is down. Many boomers and seniors looking to move or downsize are in the driver’s seat. 2017 is shaping up to be one of the best opportunities for home sellers in recent years. If you are selling your home here are a few tips to maximize the value of one of your largest assets.
Selling Your Home in 2017?
You may have been thinking about selling your home, and if so, 2017 may be the year to do it.
With the recent rise in interest rates and recently reported economic optimism, experts are saying that home prices may increase.
This could very well be advantageous to you if you are thinking of downsizing. In any case you want to keep a few items in mind should you wish to sell your home.