Category: Additional Resources
4 Common Down Payment Myths
Confusion and misconceptions surrounding down payment requirements may be one of the greatest barriers to homeownership. According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Aspiring Home Buyers Profile, 87 percent of non-homeowners believe a down payment of 10 percent or more is required to purchase a home. In reality, roughly 60 percent of homebuyers financed their... Read More
Are You Thinking About Buying a Home?
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home… or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and... Read More
You’re Welcome
Here are some inspirational entryways to get you in the Thanksgiving mood, and it certainly won’t hurt your curb appeal. 🙂 Read More
How to buy a house with just $10,000
In this Forbes article, author Mark Greene, explains how a person can use $10,000 dollars to buy a home. It’s a great article to check out if you thought you needed a lot more money to purchase a house. Knowledge is power, and Mark Greene breaks down the info on how to turn... Read More
Why Work With The Speicher Group?
The Speicher Group is a family. We are Marylanders – born, bred, blue crab fed. From Montgomery County’s diverse towns to the rolling hills in the horse country of Howard County, we know this state and we want to share it with you. When it comes time to make one of life’s most exciting decisions,... Read More
Building Equity in Your Home Over Time
While a house or condo is primarily used as a residence, for many of us it’s also our most valuable investment. With that in mind, it is critical that a homeowner does what they can to increase their home’s value in order to realize a decent return on their investment once they decide to sell.... Read More
MoCo Public Libraries Moving Forward in the Community
Touch screen computers, wi-fi access, laptops for loan, self-checkout machines that dole out books and DVDs, digital signage to assist in navigation: this doesn’t sound like the library you grew up visiting after school. Thanks to an approved strategic plan that runs through the end of 2016, Montgomery County Public Libraries are taking a huge... Read More
Exterior Painting 101
Hiring a professional painter to paint the exterior of your home is not always a budget-friendly option. At some point, however, it will need to be repainted. Undertaking this task can be time-consuming and difficult without the proper information. You do not need to have exterior painting experience. Keep the following tips in mind. Tools... Read More
Rockville Home Buyers See Mortgage Rates Hit Four-Month Lows
As any new or prospective Rockville home owner knows, low mortgage rates were a major factor in fueling the real estate boom of 2013 that saw home sales and values skyrocket nationwide and in Rockville. With rates under 3.5 percent on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for much of early 2013, home buyers scooped up available... Read More
Life Along the Redline: Silver Spring, MD
The third and final installment of our Life Along the Redline series, Silver Spring, MD, serves as the opposing start/stop point of the Redline. Below is an infographic that showcases some of the sights and sounds to be had in and around the Silver Spring, MD: Contact The Speicher Group Read More
