You are out shopping for that perfect home. One of the most important investments anyone can make today or in the future. Purchasing a home can be an exciting time in anyone’s life, and there are so many decisions to make. Again, another reason to use a Licensed Professional REALTOR . You want everything to go as smooth and flawless as possible. So your REALTOR suggests you have a Professional Home Inspection done to go over every nook and cranny of the home, your investment. How important is the inspection, and is it really necessary?
A Licensed Professional Home Inspector will be one of the smartest investments you make in the purchase of your new home. The Buyer should be present while he or she conducts the inspection, to witness in detail every aspect of the home inspection. Appliances and utilities included in the sale are tested to make sure they are operating properly. This includes the dishwasher, range, washer and dryer, hot water tank, heating and cooling, all gas units to make sure they are burning properly, the electrical panel and GFI plugs, soft water system, and any other system that functions as part of the home. The Inspector will show you how everything works, or should work, where the shut off valves are, so you know in case of an emergency. Things you might keep an eye on for possible future problems, and what you do not have to worry about for a long time. On the outside of the home the Inspector should check the condition of the roof, and if not possible because of 2 foot of snow, get to the attic crawl space to look for potential problems, as water leaks in the past. It never hurts to have a RADON test done, especially if you are in the foothills. The foundation should be visually checked, as well as the exterior siding. Remember, you are paying to make sure the home you are buying is free of worries for the near future so you can enjoy your home to the fullest.
A Professional Home Inspection will be the best money you will spend on your new home, pricing usually is based on the square footage of the home. This is something you may think about having done if you have purchased a home without a Home Inspection. It will give you peace of mind your investment is as ship shape as you want it to be. Call me today for a list of Professional Home Inspectors in your area. Part of the service of a Licensed Professional REALTOR.
Robert P Bowman is a Licensed Professional REALTOR with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals in Logan Utah. He can be reached by e-mail loganrealtor@gmail.com or visit his website www.retireinlogan.com
Often people consider listing their home for sale, but want to wait until Spring to do so. Or they have had their home for sale during the Fall and want to take it off the market during the Winter months, and wait until Spring. Is this a smart thing to do? Or is it smarter to list your home now and get it SOLD? The answers are with your favorite local Licensed Professional REALTOR.
The first thing to consider is YES people do purchase homes during the Winter months. In fact right now interest rates are very attractive and many Buyers are looking for that perfect home – NOW. So those people that have left their homes on the market, and those people listing their homes for sale NOW, will benefit the most. Who is to say where interest rates will be in the Spring if you decide to wait? Even the Mortgage gurus have thrown away their crystal balls! Also, what will the market conditions be like in the Spring? These are important questions to consider if you indeed want to sell your home and move on to the next one.
Which brings me to the next point, if you are considering upgrading to a new or larger home, NOW is the perfect time to do so. There are many great deals out there in both new construction and resale’s. Buyers have more options in this market than they had in the past. There is more inventory and you have the opportunity to ask for more perks, as a Home Warranty. NOW is the time to get your home sold so you can move on to the home you have had your eye on for a long time.
True, nobody wants to move when it is cold, or during the Christmas Season. However, what wife would not want to surprise her husband with a new home for Christmas? People are looking, Buyers are Buying. NOW is the time to list and SELL.
Robert P Bowman is a Licensed Professional REALTOR with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals in Logan Utah. He can be reached by e-mail loganrealtor@gmail.com or visit his website www.retireinlogan.com
No matter what kind of a year you have had, or the state of the economy right now. It doesn't matter if you haven't got all your shopping done yet, and you have a closing, a listing, and relatives next week. The most important part of this time of the year is to give THANKS TO GOD FOR SENDING US HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST. Not only did Christ come to save us, but He came in a miraculous way, so special; immediately wise men came offering gifts to this very special birth. This is what December 25 is all about. No matter what you are going thru, no matter how much you have or don't have on your plate, you can look to Jesus Christ and know we have so much to be thankful for. Tomorrow is ALWAYS better knowing Christ Jesus as the son of God, and you are in his bloodline. God Bless everyone and HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS SEASON !
Robert P Bowman is a Licensed Professional REALTOR with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals in Logan UT. He can be reached at loganrealtor@gmail.com or visit his website www.retireinlogan.com
With the 30 year fixed Mortgage rates dropping below 5% this week I feel even better than ever to contact all my Buyers and Sellers to let them know,,,,.IT IS A FANTASTIC TIME TO BUY! Nobody knows how long these rates will be in this range, or if they will go lower. Even the Mortgage Lenders have thrown away their crystal ball ! The bottom line is if you have been on the fence, wondering if you should buy or upgrade, now is the time. It equates to the perfect ability to buy more of a home than you could afford 6 months ago, at a lower interest rate and monthly payment! Plus there are many fantastic deals out there waiting to be had. In 6 months to a year after you buy you will break open a bottle of bubbly for the foresight in buying at this time. What a smart Buyer you can be as long as you use your favorite Licensed Professional REALTOR to help you buy without mistakes or problems. This will help the Real Estate market to unload tons of inventory, and create new listings for those looking to sell their home at the perfect time to upgrade to the home you have had your eyes on for a long time, and did not think you could afford. Timing is everything,, and NOW IS THE TIME!
Robert P Bowman is a Licensed Professional REALTOR with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals in Logan Utah. He can be reached by e-mail loganrealtor@gmail.com or visit his website www.retireinlogan.com
An article in the Where To Retire magazine names Logan Utah as a Undiscovered Haven for retirement. It reads if Norman Rockwell and Daniel Boone built a town together, it would be Logan Utah. The six-page story paints Logan as a neighborly and cultured town, and a location that is catching the eyes of active retirees and urban refugees who value recreation and raw beauty as much as they do community and convenience. It's a place people can stretch their dollars to buy more house, walk a locally owned downtown, travel to a mountain trail in minutes and find a handful of age-restricted newer neighborhoods, all within a short distance of Logan. In search of pleasant surprises in Logan, as the arts, the story quotes a couple who moved here from Maryland, commending the low, if not non-existent crime level, low humidity, extremely clean downtown area, inexpensive utilities, accessible conveniences and cultural events. It mirrors the thoughts of AARP Utah Director saying Logan not only has an environment of vitality, but of rugged life, and beauty. It's an invigorating environment. People that retire do not want to vegetate. They want to be active and explore. Where To Retire magazine calls attention to activities visiting grandchildren may also be interested in. The Cache Valley Fun Park, Logan's skate park, Willow Park Zoo, the Logan Aquatic Center and the Eccles Ice Center. Activities for all ages, including the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, American West Heritage Center, and the Bear River Heritage Center, are also nearby. The story also notes Utah State University's continuing education and lifelong learning classes, lectures, and activities. Logan is also amicable, the magazine says, quoting recent transplants saying they're still getting used to how friendly people in Logan are. I am a transplant myself, and all above is true for me. I love the outdoors, the exploring nature trails, the quaint, manicured downtown, and the people, by far the most friendly I have met in the entire US of A! Robert P Bowman is a Licensed Professional REALTOR with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals. He can be reached by e-mail loganrealtor@gmail.com or visit his website www.retireinlogan.com
When looking for Real Estate in the Logan Cache Valley area, look for the best agent to work FOR you. Robert P Bowman always serves his clients with impeccable professionalism. www.retireinlogan.com
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