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New Year's Resolutions for RENTERS by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR

Make the rent vs. buy decision and start saving for your purchase! Depending on where you live, it might actually be cheaper to own a home than to rent it! Mortgage rates hit record lows last month (below 4% for a 30-year-fixed!), and there are tons of homes on the market, tilting the supply-demand imbalance in buyers’ favor. If you live in an area with a strong buyer’s market and think you might be ready to commit to homeownership, this is exactly the right time to start getting serious about making the decision whether to proceed down the path to home ownership.

It can take months – even years – to save enough cash to buy a home, not to mention the many days it takes today’s buyers to find and buy a home. So, if you do decide to buy, you’d be wise to start for a down payment now to maximize your chances of getting into the market while home prices are still relatively low (even if that is a year or more down the road).

AND there are STILL some NO MONEY DOWN programs available! Contact me today to discuss these and other options that may be available to you.

In that vein, look for spending cuts you can make that will enable you to save as much as possible each month until you reach your goal. Take on extra work, if you can, to stash more cash in your savings account. And consider setting up a separate savings account called “Home” where you can watch it grow and stay inspired to keep moving toward your goal.

Many folks consider home ownership the Great American Dream. Call me NOW and together we can make this happen for you, too.

Call Laurel today! She can help you with every aspect of your purchase: 865 389 2551 or her office: 865 690 4300.

visit her web site: http://www.LaurelGrandle.com. You can begin the search for your perfect home right there!

Laurel Grandle sells homes throughout the East TN Area, including Knoxville, Karns, Farragut, Halls, Powell, Loudon County, Knox County. She specializes in Lake homes, Luxury homes, Historic homes, New Constructionand is an expert at matching buyers with the right house, regardless of the area or price range, she has over 25 years of experience and has helped thousands of clients with their real estate needs.

Here is what some of her clients have said about her recently, “Laurel has an unlimited amount of patience. My family has very specific needs and she understood them and worked with us until we found the perfect home at the right price. I don’t think anyone else would have done that for us and we’ll always be thankful we found her and worked with her. She’s wonderful!” Margo

“Laurel has accommodated us on many occasions very quickly, as our schedules change all the time. She was always understanding of the time and date changes and she helped us find a great house.” Williams

“Thank you! It's wonderful having you as our agent and we both think you're a terrific person. Bob was right when he said we'd love you.” Joe

“Laurel really knows the area and the market. She didn’t waste any time…she showed us what we ask for in the location we wanted and made the whole move a very good experience for our family”. Robert

“Before we wrote an offer, Laurel did a detailed market analysis for us and discussed it with us so we understood what a fair price would be. She went over the entire contract in detail and clarified everything for us. We purchased with confidence and we’d never use anyone else IF we ever decide to sell!” Anne

Exit Realty Knoxville (each office independently owned and operated) is your number one resource for all your real estate needs, including listing, sales, referrals; our EXIT agents are committed to serving you—put us to work for you: 865 389 2551