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RE/MAX #6 Agent in the USA & World - 2003
RE/MAX #2 Agent in the Central Atlantic Region - 2003
RE/MAX #2 Agent in the State of Virginia - 2003
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award - 2002
DAAR # 1 Mega Team 2002
RE/MAX Chairman's Club - 2002
DAAR Top Producers 1994- 2003
RE/MAX Platinum 1997- 2001
RE/MAX Hall of Fame - 1999

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Financing Your Home >When Interest Rates Rise

Many people fall out of the home buying market when interest rates start to go up. This is often a mistake. Many of the best mortgages deals become available when lenders are competing for new business and sellers are competing within a smaller buyer pool. You just have to know how to keep the costs down in order to counter the higher interest rates.

One of the best tricks is the buy-down. In a buy-down, a fee is paid at the closing to get a lower interest rate. In a soft market, an anxious seller may be lured into to paying all or part of the buy-down. Another approach is to get the seller to pay some of closing costs, thus lowering the amount of cash a buyer needs to close. Frequently the seller's costs can be used as a write-off by the buyer. Always consult with your tax advisor if you are considering such an arrangement.

If the market is softening due to rising or higher rates, the price itself becomes an area where a buyer may be able to save a lot of money on a house through skillful negotiating. Lower prices mean lower loan amounts, so don't be discouraged by higher rates--use them to your advantage.

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Hidden Creek Realty
RR2, Box 57A
Buckeye, WV 24924
Broker: Michael Briel
Phone: 304-799-2606
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Rosemary Hofer is associated with Hidden Creek Realty. Prior to moving to West Virginia she lived in Virginia where she worked for a RE/MAX company. She was the #1 RE/MAX agent in Virginia and received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame award in 1999. Her clients range from first time buyers looking for $60,000 condominiums to well-established executives shopping for million dollar estates. Every client receives the attention to detail that is necessary for a smooth transaction. Rosemary's goal is to exceed all of her clients expectations to such an extent that they will make her their Real Estate Consultant For Life! Call or email her today!

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