Robyn A Friedman
Robyn's Articles
Getting Your Credit in Shape to Buy a Home
Thinking of buying your first home? If you’re planning to apply for a mortgage, you better get your credit in shape now. That’s because your credit score—a number based on your credit history that represents your creditworthiness and the likelihood you’ll repay your debts—is one of the most important factors in qualifying for a mortgage......
Border Patrol: Why You May Need a Survey
Who needs a survey? If you’re buying or building a house, or refinancing your mortgage, you do. A survey is simply a drawing of a parcel of property that is signed and certified by a professional surveyor. The most common type is called a boundary survey, and it determines the perimeter of the tract and.....
Six Things to Help Your House Appraise
You’ve sold your house. It passed inspection, and your buyer has been pre-approved for a mortgage. But don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet – the house still needs to appraise for your deal to close as planned. Appraisers play an important role in the home buying and selling process. Whenever a mortgage is.....
Home Improvement: Best Bang for the Buck
Thinking of sprucing up your home? Many homeowners remodel during the spring and summer, when the weather is cooperative. But whether you plan to do structural improvements, such as replacing the roof, or cosmetic ones, like re-facing kitchen cabinets, it’s essential to consider the payback on your investment first. That’s because not all home-improvement projects.....