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Get Rich By Buying Your First Home
How to Get Rich (or at Least Wealthier) by Buying Your First Home If you’re looking for ways to get rich, or at least richer than you are now, signing a 30-year loan doesn’t exactly sound like the best idea, but buying a home can be a great way to start building wealth. In fact,... Read More
Preparing Your Home for Rain!
TOP 8 TIPS TO KEEP THE RAIN FROM WREAKING HAVOC Clear the gutters: Make sure your gutters are clear of debris so that they can properly divert rainwater away from your home. Clogged gutters can lead to water damage, and can even cause roof leaks. Trim trees and shrubs: Make sure to trim trees and shrubs... Read More
Q: What Can We Do for You?
A public service announcement: Team Forss is here for you in a variety of ways. A message to our community: During this difficult time, Team Forss has changed our message and how we’re delivering it. What hasn’t changed is our No. 1 priority, which is and always will be helping you feel at home.... Read More
A Message To Our Community
During these unprecedented times, Team Forss has changed our message and the way we’re delivering it. But what hasn’t changed is our number one priority which has, and always will be, helping you feel at home. If you’re in need of assistance, we’re there. Whether it’s picking up a prescription or delivering groceries, we’ve got... Read More
House Hunting in the Time of Coronavirus: How Agents Help Clients Buy and Sell Safely
The social distancing rules are still in place – but now agents can use some creative strategies to get our clients into the homes they need to see while also keeping sellers, buyers, agents and everyone safe. By Kim Wilder – Buyer’s Specialist, Realtor®️ Our lives and daily habits have all changed recently as a... Read More
An Update on Our Real Estate Market
Real estate hasn’t stopped, so it’s business as usual (with a twist). Here’s how we’ve been adjusting to the new norm. Recently, we were invited onto KFROG 95.1 to provide some stats and share our experience of what’s happening in the real estate market. We’re learning on the fly how to do real estate in... Read More
CoronaVirus Mortgage Forgiveness
“We are encouraging our homeowners to continue to pay their mortgage, if there is any way possible, and utilize this program only as a last resort, because it is not a perfect solution, even for those who really need it, and is likely to only cause problems for those who don’t really need it.” By... Read More
Selling a Home Amid the CoronaVirus Pandemic
Interview with Lisa Forss of Team Forss Realty APRIL 1, 2020 ORIGINALLY POSTED ON KFROG.RADIO.COM The coronavirus pandemic has caused industries to change the way they do business. Lisa Forss of Team Forss Realty explains how they’ve changed their approach to make it a safe experience for both the buyer and seller. The home you’re... Read More
Lender Paid Private Mortgage Insurance
Lender Paid PMI: Redefining the View of Needing 20% to Put Down Home ownership is the ultimate goal for everyone but there are so many hurdles that need to be jumped. The economic crash of 2008 caused rules and regulations to be tightened, especially when the amount of down payment required is set at 20%.... Read More
Make a Home Down Payment Without Wrecking Your Finances
Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly. But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance — or anything else. Pinpointing the right amount involves balancing the advantages... Read More
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