Important News About Down Payment Assistance Programs

The $15,000 down payment assistance program has just been rolled out. This program will help a lot of first-time buyers afford a home.

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Heather Dodson is with us today to get you up to date on some breaking news in real estate. The $15,000 down payment assistance program has just been rolled out in North Carolina for first-time home buyers and buyers who haven’t purchased a home in three years. Here are some things you should know about the program:

1. There is a max purchase price of $245,000.

2. There are income limits of $59,000 for a household of one to two people and $67,000 for homes of three or more.

3. This program can be used with all loan types for down payment assistance, mortgage insurance, or closing costs.

4. Any lender can help you with this program.

The max purchase price is $245,000.

If you have any questions for us or would like us to set you up to talk to one of our trusted lenders, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

You’re Invited to Our Annual Pumpkin Party!

I just wanted to briefly wish all of our clients a Happy Halloween and to invite all of you to our annual Pumpkin Party this Saturday.

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I wanted to wish you a Happy Halloween and invite you to one of our upcoming events. Our annual Pumpkin Party is coming up, and I’d like to personally invite you to attend it.

The party will take place on Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 2300 West Friendly Ave.

See you at our Pumpkin Party this Saturday!

Thanks again to all of our past and present clients. Your referrals are the lifeblood of our business. We hope to see you at the event this Saturday!

In the meantime, if you have any other questions about buying or selling real estate in the Greensboro area, give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to help you!

Preparing Your Home for Showings in the Fall

Fall is a great time to sell a home, but you need to change a few things when it comes to showing your home. Since the season is different, you want to present your home differently.

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If you plan on selling your home in the fall, there are a few specific things you can do to better prepare it to show during this season.

You want to prepare for things that happen naturally in the fall such as falling leaves. Keep your gutters clean to keep them from taking on water and sagging. It is unsightly and can cause problems to your home, so take care of it before it happens. You also want to be sure you have regular lawn maintenance to keep it clean. 

You can show buyers you've been proactive with maintenance.

Also, focus on landscaping. Having some fall flowers in a pot out front as people walk in is a good way to give the impression that you take care of your home. 

Speaking of maintenance, fall is a great time to have your HVAC checked. During the winter in Greensboro, it gets chilly, so you'll be running your furnace and really making it work. Go ahead and get it looked at – this will show the buyer that you've been proactive and are taking care of your system and your home. You might even want to leave the receipt for the service out on the countertop for buyers to see.

These things are easy to do to prepare your home to show in the fall and will have a large impact. If you have any more questions about selling in the fall or you have any questions about our market, give us a call anytime. We'd love to hear from you!