Kesecker Realty, Inc.

In the last few years, the process of buying a home has been altered by the so-called mortgage crisis and the continued evolution of online real estate tools. So in this article, we will take a fresh and modern look at the process of buying a house. More specifically, I will outline the general process in twelve clear steps. 1. Check Your ...

Beginning a home search can be a somewhat disconcerting task. Perhaps the biggest question many first time homebuyers have is where to begin the process. Some people begin by looking at real estate magazines or websites, while others call real estate agents right off the bat. The process varies. So, what is the best way to begin your quest for a ...

Go online and start researching the topic of credit scores, and you will quickly be overwhelmed with information and analysis. But in truth, there are only a few important concepts that you, as a first-time home buyer, should know about credit scores. Here are five of the most important things to keep in mind when you start shopping for a ...

It's a great time to be a buyer in today's real estate market.  The low interest rates and price declines are increasing the opportunity for many buyers to upgrade to the homes that they could not afford in previous markets.  Even if a buyer has to sell a home first and potentially for less than they could have received for the ...

It has never been a better time to buy real estate.  The federal housing tax credit is enabling anyone who hasn't owned a primary residence in the last 3 years to obtain a first-time homebuyer credit of up to $8,000 or 10 percent of the home purchase price.  In our area, the West Virginia Housing Development Fund is offering a 3-2-1 ...