Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!! 🎇🎆 May this year bring you health and happiness!

 

If one of your goals for 2022 is to purchase a new home, give our team a call at 704-467-8877 to get started!

Put More Money in Your Pocket Each Month

Reviewing your monthly expenses once a year is a great practice to get into. As you look at your monthly budget, you will find some expenses that are fixed, like your rent or mortgage, car payments, and child care expenses. But there are several other common monthly expenses that should be reviewed and re-negotiated each year.

Call your current car insurance provider and shop other providers to make sure you have the lowest possible premium at that time. Contact your cell phone carrier to make sure you have the best and lowest cost package currently available. Shop health insurance each year to make sure you are covered at the best possible price. Contact your gym to make sure you are paying the best current pricing for your membership.

Research your cable and internet provider’s offers online then give them a call to make sure you have the best pricing for your services. Cable and internet companies often have promotions or package pricing that could be lower than your current bill. Do an audit of all online and app subscriptions you have to make sure you are not paying monthly fees for apps you signed up for in the past that you are no longer using. You will be surprised what the small fees add up to!

Don’t stop here! Analyze your monthly recurring payments and see how many of them you can bring down. The compound effect will give you a nice monthly raise.

The Path to Homeownership

If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone! Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process.

Give us a call today at 704-467-8877 to get started!

 

It Pays To Sell With A Real Estate Agent

Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house!

From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side.

Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house on your own, reach out to us at 704-467-8877!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

We are thankful for our clients, friends and family this Thanksgiving! Thank you all for your continued support!

If you or anyone you know if looking to buy, sell, invest or rent, we’d love to help!

Key Terms To Know In the Home Buying Process

Buying a 🏠 can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process! To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way.

If you’d like a trusted expert on your side, the Yancey Realty team is here to help! Give us a call today at 704-467-8877 to get started!

 

VA Loans–Making A Home For The Brave Possible

VA Home Loans provide unique opportunities for Veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families in recognition of their service to our Nation.
For eligible individuals, options associated with VA Loans can help make the dream of homeownership a reality!

If you or someone you know may benefit from a VA Loan, reach out to the Yancey Realty team at 704-467-8877 to learn more today.

 

Tips for Hiring A Moving Company

The process of moving can seem daunting, but with a little help from a reliable moving company, a lot of stress can be relieved. Here are some tips to make sure your belongings are in safe hands.

Get references from friends and family. You should always do you research thoroughly, reading review sites and local articles and blogs, however, nothing is stronger than a good recommendation from a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor.

Require them to take inventory and do a walkthrough. A strong, reputable moving company will take steps to evaluate the job ahead of time, including taking inventory of your belonging that need to be moved and doing a walkthrough to note stairways, doorways, etc.

Understand the contract you’re signing. A contract with your moving company should include the following: description and scope of services, pricing (fixed rate vs. hourly rate), date(s) of pickup, date(s) of delivery, liability and claims protection, and any additional charges.

Double check the company’s insurance and amount of protection. There are several levels of liability moving companies offer, but the most common are full value protection on items, requiring them to either repair, replace, or provide cash value for items that are lost or damaged in the move, and alternative liability coverage that requires them to be liable for up to 60 cents per pound of the item in question.

Unpack in a timely matter and report problems. Depending on your contract, you have a limited time to report any issues to the company and file a claim, so make sure to unpack and evaluate your belongings before that deadline passes.