Paul Hamilton Real Estate

Your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying back the money you’ve borrowed for your purchase (principal) and the interest owed on the money you’ve borrowed. Long story short, interest is what you pay your lender to borrow money for your home. Isn’t that interest-ing?

When buying a home, you must know how much you can afford. Understanding all of the details of your mortgage and knowing money-savvy tips to help you save is important too! I can help you navigate this trickiness; send me a message or leave a comment below!

The last few years have changed how we use and fill our homes. These trends reflect just that. If you could do anything to your home, where would you start?

Fixer uppers can be rewarding, exciting, and a lot of work. These projects will help transform your space quickly and are easier to tackle before moving in. If it's in your budget to do them sooner rather than later, they are a great place to start. What are your fixer upper priorities?

Buying a new home already has a built-in set of worries, so here's a list of things you shouldn't worry about. If you'd like to take stressing less one step further, work with an expert agent – work with me! I'll alleviate your stress so you can focus on enjoying your new home!

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Wondering how to keep yourself busy while going through closing? Here's a list of to-dos that will keep you occupied and help you prepare for your upcoming move!

"Live in your space 12-18 months before tackling big renovations such as additions or knocking down walls. What you initially think you want to do may change after you’ve lived there for a while." — Fran Carpentier
There are exceptions; if something needs to be repaired/updated to make a home liveable, don't wait. But when it comes to making a house your ideal home, it is a good idea to wait and be confident of significant changes.

The worst time to buy a home in the last 100 years was arguably 2007, right before the crash. Home values dropped up to 50%. But, did you know that home values from 2007 have doubled since that time? Real estate is a great investment and I would love to talk more about the market with you and help you find a way to make your real estate plans come to fruition.

"Some people think that a 7/1 ARM must be paid off in seven years, but it's the interest rate that is fixed for seven years; the mortgage itself lasts for 30 years. The interest rate can go up or down after those seven years, but 30 years is how long you have to pay back the loan." - David Reiss. Understanding all there is to know about mortgages can be tricky. But I have a network of excellent loan officers; I'd be happy to connect you with one! Just send me a message.

Thinking about buying or selling your primary residence? Dreaming about purchasing an investment property? Interested in upsizing or downsizing? Not ready to buy but want to see some homes and get an idea of what areas and style of homes your might like?
Call me. Let me help guide you on your adventure!

Buying a home is so much more than just buying a house. A home is a feeling of comfort, safety, and happiness. And I want to help you along your way.