firsttimehomebuyer

  • reasons you should hire sage and cedar real estate

    Reasons you should hire Sage & Cedar Real Estate

    There are so many benefits to working with Sage & Cedar when it comes to buying or selling a home. Making sure you have the right team on your side is essential. How do you know that we are the best option? Here are a few reasons you should hire Sage & Cedar Real Estate! […]

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  • 4 can't miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers

    4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers!

    If you purchased a home in 2022 (and even before!) you may have some changes to your taxes this year!⁠ Homeowners receive many tax breaks that renters don’t get. Let’s take a look at 4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers.  4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers   01. A HOMEOWNER’S BIGGEST […]

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  • 4 items you’ll need to collect before applying for a home loan

    4 items you’ll need to collect before applying for a home loan

    There is so much to consider when preparing to purchase a home. If you’ve never done it before the whole process can be daunting. Here at Sage & Cedar, “educate” is our middle name. So let’s take a look at 4 items you’ll need to collect before applying for a home loan.  Let’s take a […]

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  • 3 reasons to buy a home in 2023

    3 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2023

    January is a great time to set goals for the upcoming year, especially the goal of a home purchase! If you find yourself on the fence, and are unsure of what to do, here are 3 reasons to buy a home in 2023! 3 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2023 01. Evening out home […]

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  • how to file for homestead exemption

    How to File for Homestead Exemption

    Did you purchase a home in 2022? Chances are you were told to do a few things at closing and one of those things was probably: File for Homestead Exemption. But what does that mean and how do you file for homestead exemption. Let’s take a look! What is Homestead Exemption? Homestead Exemption is a […]

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  • 6 steps to buy your first investment property

    6 steps to buy your first investment property

    Interested in purchasing an investment property, but don’t know where to start? We are here to break it down for you! Let’s take a look a 6 steps to buy your first investment property! 6 steps to buy your first investment property 01. Decide on a price point⁠ – A good rule of thumb is […]

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  • 3 pre-closing no-no's

    3 Pre-Closing NO-NO’s

    Whether you’re a buyer or an agent looking to help your client get to closing day, knowing what not to do is almost as important as knowing what to do! Pay attention to these 3 pre-closing NO-NO’s to make it to the closing table! ⁠ 3 Pre-Closing NO-NO’s 01. Changing the financial situation⁠ – Changing the […]

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  • what credit score do you need yo purchase a home

    What credit score do you need to purchase a home?

    Your credit score plays a big role in the purchase of your home! It shows how you handle debt and how you keep up with payments. Wondering what credit score do you need to purchase a home? Let’s find out! Click “Play” to follow along! Credit Scores and Purchasing a Home Having a good credit […]

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  • how much does it cost to buy a home

    How much does it cost to buy a home? AKA Closing Costs

    Today we’re going to find out how much does it costs to buy a home? aka CLOSING COSTS! This question comes up at every single buyer meeting. There is no straight forward answer but we can give you estimates here today! Click “PLAY” to follow along and learn about closing costs!   This information is […]

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  • 5 good buyer habits that work

    5 Good Buyer Habits that Work

    Homebuyers have gotten so savvy, so we thought we’d share 5 buyer habits that actually work to help you secure your home! Knowing these habits ahead of time will keep you and your agent more insync, as well as streamline the process. 5 Good Buyer Habits that work!   01. Ask your agent to check […]

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