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3 Questions Every Home Buyer Should Know The Answer To

July 19, 2016 By Troy Stavros

3 questions every home buyer should know the answer to

VIDEO: There are 3 questions every potential home buyer should know the answer to. I give you the questions…and the answers. There are many potential home buyers still renting because they believe they can’t qualify for a mortgage. This information could be a game changer for them, as their is a lot of misinformation out […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying Tagged With: credit score, Debt to Income Ratio, down payment, Home buying, home loans, mortgage

Did You Know There Are 1% Down Home Loans Available?

July 12, 2016 By Troy Stavros

1% Down Home Loan

Did you know there are 1% down payment home loans available? Many home buyers think they need 20% down to buy a home and that is stopping them from buying. That is simply not true. There are loans starting at 0% for veterans, then 1%, 3%, and 5%. There is an option that will work […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying Tagged With: 1% down home loan, down payment, mortgages

Affordability May Not Be This Good For Too Long. It’s Time To Buy!

April 6, 2016 By Troy Stavros

Now that the housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to the home they have always dreamed of. Prices are still below those of a few years ago and interest rates have stayed near historic lows. Sellers should realize that waiting to make the move when mortgage rates are projected […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Selling Tagged With: affordability, Home buying, Home Selling, Housing Market, mortgage rates

VIDEO: Shaping Up To Be A Great Year For Real Estate!

April 2, 2016 By Troy Stavros

Market Update Video Troy Stavros

VIDEO: Some of the housing headlines are causing concern for some consumers who are in the process of either buying or selling a home. Pundits are concerned over the lack of new construction or the month-over-month sales numbers. Let’s set the record straight; 2015 was a good year for residential real estate in the United […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Market News, Home Selling Tagged With: foot traffic, real estate market, real estate market update, real estate news, total home sales

SPRING 2016 Real Estate Guides Ready for Download!

March 30, 2016 By Troy Stavros

My Spring 2016 Real Estate Guides are done and ready to be downloaded. Feel free to share with your friends and family and as always, don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or if I can help you in any way.  You know I’m always here for you! CLICK HERE for the guides: http://vid.us/or55yo […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Market News, Home Selling

Saving For A Down Payment. How Long Does It Take?

December 17, 2015 By Troy Stavros

saving for a down payment

In a recent study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough for a down payment on their dream home. Depending on where you live, median rents, incomes and home prices all vary. By determining the percentage a renter spends on housing in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying

The Fed Rate Hike and What It Means For Home Buyers

December 16, 2015 By Troy Stavros

fed rate hike and what it means for home buyers

Today the Fed raised the key interest rate for the first time in almost a decade. Watch the video below to find out what it means for you as a home buyer in Knoxville.

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Market News Tagged With: Buying a home in Knoxville, fed rate hike, first time home buyer, first time home buyers, home buyer, home loans

Buying a home in Knoxville? Price vs. Cost. What’s the Difference?

December 14, 2015 By Troy Stavros

Cost Of Waiting to buy a home in Knoxville

When selling a home in Knoxville, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where are home values headed over the next six months. When buying a home in Knoxville, you must be concerned less about price but instead about the ‘long term cost’ of the home. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the National […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying Tagged With: buying a home in farragut, Buying a home in Knoxville

Buying A Home Does NOT Have To Be Scary

October 27, 2015 By Troy Stavros

buying a home in Knoxville can be scary

As we enter this spooky time of year, find out how buying a home in Knoxville can be scary, unless you know the facts. Knowing the facts (and not the myths) about buying a home can turn you from scared into fearless. Watch the video above to learn the truth about: Down Payment, Credit Score, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Market News Tagged With: buying a home, buying vs renting, credit score, down payment, first time homebuyers, home buying myths, mortgage approval

FALL 2015 Real Estate Guides are done! Get them here!

October 15, 2015 By Troy Stavros

Real Estate Guides FALL 2015 Troy Stavros

Hi, it’s Troy! I just finished up publishing my FALL 2015 Real Estate Selling and Buying Guides. Just click below to download them.  Don’t hesitate to contact me at any time with questions. Feel free to share these with anyone you know who is thinking of buying or selling soon. If there is anyway I can […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Market News, Home Selling

VIDEO: The Mortgage Process. How To Qualify For A Mortgage

September 10, 2015 By Troy Stavros

If you are planning on buying a home and you aren’t going to pay cash, you are going to need a mortgage. Here is what you need to know about the Mortgage Process and how to qualify for a mortgage along with the steps to take to get approved. Have more questions or interested in starting […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying Tagged With: home loan, how do I get a mortgage, how do I qualify for a mortgage, mortgage process

5 Reasons To Hire a Knoxville Real Estate Professional

September 8, 2015 By Troy Stavros

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Some Highlights: Hiring a Knoxville Real Estate Professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house is one of the most ‘educated’ decisions you can make! A Knoxville Real Estate Professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process. Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Selling Tagged With: hiring a real estate professional, hiring an agent, what does a real estate agent do?

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