Homebuyers in Delaware and around the country generally seek financing from traditional lenders and choose between conforming, nonconforming, FHA and VA loans, but there are situations where unconventional sources of money may be useful. Those who take out a...
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Preventing easement disputes with contracts
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Feb 9, 2017 | Land Use And Zoning
Delaware property owners are sometimes asked to grant easements on their properties to others, including neighbors, utilities companies or municipalities. Easements are needed when other people need to use your property, and they may lead to disputes over property...
Home-selling missteps to avoid
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 25, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Every homeowner who wants to sell his or her home wants to get the best price for it. Those in Delaware who are considering putting their homes up for sale in 2017 should avoid certain actions that can reduce their chances of selling their property.While upgrading a...
Tips for finding a quality home loan
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 10, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
When looking for a mortgage, Delaware residents may benefit from shopping around for the best price. This is true whether an individual is looking for a new home loan, to refinance a current mortgage or for a home equity loan. Shopping around is beneficial because...
Residential real estate closes out 2016 fitfully
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 29, 2016 | Residential Real Estate
During the tail end of 2016, the U.S. residential real estate market exhibited some significant ups and downs. Investors and developers in Delaware may be interested in knowing that even though some of these fluctuations were expected as par for the course, others...
House shopping tips for 2017
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 16, 2016 | Residential Real Estate
Whether a Delaware resident is a prospective first time home buyer or not, purchasing real estate is likely a major decision. For this reason, people might be interested in some tips before buying a home. At the outset, they might want to be careful about overspending...
Home prices drop in the winter
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 1, 2016 | Residential Real Estate
The winter can sometimes be the best time to purchase residential property in Delaware and around the country. Because many families try to buy homes before the new school year begins, the summer months can be a very busy time in the residential real estate market. A...
Hiding these problems could cause legal issues for home sellers
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 17, 2016 | Residential Real Estate
Delaware homeowners naturally want their properties to look their best when listing them for sale. Failing to disclose certain issues, however, could cause a buyer to initiate legal action to correct a problem that should have been revealed prior to the sale....
Wealthy remain upbeat about residential real estate
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 1, 2016 | Residential Real Estate
While concerns about the future of the global economy and questions about the residential real estate market in Delaware and around the country persist, wealthy buyers will likely remain fairly active according to a Luxury Portfolio International survey. The real...
Rising mortgage rates scare consumers
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 21, 2016 | Mortgages
Delaware residents may have noticed the rise in interest rates, which is discouraging consumers from applying for mortgages. In fact, as the first week of October ended, there were 6 percent fewer mortgage applications around the country than the prior week, as...
