How does the rise in mortgage rates affect YOUR purchasing power?

Are you ready?

Do you know how it will affect you?

Which house would you prefer?

THIS

 

OR THIS?

Are you contemplating purchasing a home?  A lot of buyers make the mistake of only looking at the sale price of a property when deciding to buy a home or vacation home.   In reality, the timing of the purchase  could be even more important.  If you have been on the fence, the time to purchase may be now.   

Consider this……

For each percentage the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, it decreases a buyer’s purchasing power by 9 to 11% (depending on loan amount) – and the Fed’s have given every indication that rates will be going up!  The interest rate you pay on a home  affects you monthly over the life of the loan.

  Below is a graph that gives some great examples of how interest rates affect YOU, the consumer.

Monthly Payment Table for 30 year loan with Interest Rates from 3.500 to 6.000 Percent

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Loan	3.500	3.812	4.125	4.438	4.750	5.062	5.375	5.688	6.000
150000	673.57	700.00	726.97	754.47	782.47	810.97	839.96	869.41	899.33
160000	718.47	746.67	775.44	804.77	834.64	865.04	895.95	927.37	959.28
170000	763.38	793.34	823.90	855.06	886.80	919.10	951.95	985.33	1019.24
180000	808.28	840.00	872.37	905.36	938.97	973.17	1007.95	1043.30	1079.19
190000	853.18	886.67	920.83	955.66	991.13	1027.23	1063.95	1101.26	1139.15
200000	898.09	933.34	969.30	1005.96	1043.29	1081.30	1119.94	1159.22	1199.10
210000	942.99	980.01	1017.76	1056.25	1095.46	1135.36	1175.94	1217.18	1259.06
220000	987.90	1026.67	1066.23	1106.55	1147.62	1189.43	1231.94	1275.14	1319.01
230000	1032.80	1073.34	1114.69	1156.85	1199.79	1243.49	1287.93	1333.10	1378.97
240000	1077.71	1120.01	1163.16	1207.15	1251.95	1297.55	1343.93	1391.06	1438.92
250000	1122.61	1166.67	1211.62	1257.45	1304.12	1351.62	1399.93	1449.02	1498.88

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Below is a table of  potential rate hike probability of increases for the NEAR FUTURE.

BOTTOM LINE… NOW is the time to pull the trigger!

There are lots of steps that go into purchasing a home.

The first step is finding a lender that you are comfortable with and going through the process to determine what your maximum approval amount is for a purchase price.  Buyers should take the time to “shop around” to insure you get the best rate and compare all other costs and fees associated with the loan.  The industry standard of borrowing for a home is no more than 28% of gross income and that’s assuming all debt services are under 36%.  A buyer can help reduce his/her costs by putting 20% down on a property which will eliminate private mortgage insurance.  PMI is insurance that protects the lender from non-payment.

A buyer’s pre-approval amount doesn’t necessarily mean that’s what you want to spend on a property. 

You need to consider your lifestyle and your comfort level.  Does the home you are purchasing need renovations?  Do you have college education ahead?  Do you enjoy vacationing with family?  When you purchase this home are you wanting all new furniture?  Are you planning for retirement?   Where is your comfort level with the loan amount?  As a real estate agent here in Branson MO, I know lots of new home owners want to purchase a boat and additional lake toys.  These questions need to be answered prior to finalizing your maximum loan amount.

Get Yourself A Buyer’s Advocate

It’s also key that you get a buyer’s advocate: a real estate professional who has knowledge of the area in which you are purchasing.  You want someone who will help you navigate the buying process.  They should be able to bring not just knowledge of the area, but listen to what your desires are for your new home and then be able to comb the inventory and produce homes that fit your criteria.

They need to be able to help you understand nuances of the area, for example: septic systems; wells; homeowners and condo association dues; boat slips, HOA’s, COA’s, state and county laws that might affect you.

The agent should have an extensive vendor list to help you during and after purchase; inspectors, roofers, handymen, plumbers, movers, gas companies, electric companies, churches and so much more.  This will help ease the buyer’s transition into a new community.

So choose wisely, interview, make sure your communication styles fit.  You will be spending a lot of time with your agent and you need to trust them to work on your behalf.

Our goal at Table Rock Realty Group is to treat our client’s home as if it was our own.  We know that if we do that, we have provided a higher level of service.

 

Author: Sharol Nuckolls, REALTOR©

Table Rock Realty Group is Different by Design, offering a superior level of knowledge, expertise and complete Concierge Real Estate Services.  We also have a dedicated office manager to best serve our clients.  Call us today if you are looking for property in the Branson, MO or Table Rock Lake areas – or if you just have questions about real estate.  We can even help you find a quality REALTOR© in another community.

Call Sharol Nuckolls @ 417.593.2010 or Liz Chun @ 240.344.4582 today!  You’re invited to search our website @ TableRockRealtyGroup. com or follow us on Facebook or find us on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, & Google+.   We look forward to helping you navigate your real estate journey!

 

 

 

 

Branson area Luxury Home on a cliff overlooking the Kings River as it enters Table Rock Lake

Table Rock Lake area home: would you like to live on top of Table Rock Lake?

Additional Luxury Properties on Table Rock Lake

Table Rock Lake Luxury home with Breathtaking views of the mouth of the Kings River

Are you looking for similar luxury homes on Table Rock Lake, follow the link: This custom home has stunning views of the Kings River where it flows into Table Rock Lake and the Ozark country side surrounding you. Truly unobstructed, breath taking and it could be yours!

Table Rock Luxury Lake Home with stunning Ozark views

Would you like to live on top of Table Rock Lake?

This custom home has stunning views of the Kings River where it flows into Table Rock Lake and the Ozark country side surrounding you. Truly unobstructed, breath taking and it could be yours! This custom luxury home has quality construction from top to bottom. The exterior has brick and hardy plank,a sprinkler system, whole house generator, a three car attached garage plus one car detached for workshop or lake toys. This home is truly low maintenance so the new owner can spend time fishing and boating on the Kings River and Table Rock Lake.

Branson area lake view homes for sale with Sunset from lake home deck time

The interior has stunning craftsmanship from the gourmet kitchen that would make any chef smile!

Loaded with custom cabinets, granite counter tops, energy efficient appliances, double oven a breakfast bar and open to the great room and dining to make entertaining friends and family easy. The great room has trayed ceiling, a gas fireplace and access to one of two decks that span the back of the property to take in the stunning views of sunset.

Branson area luxury lake homes with a Gourmet Kitchen and decorator touches

Branson area lake homes with Great Room having access to deck

The master is oversize with tray ceiling, access to deck, walk-in closet, and en-suite master bathroom. There is add bedroom, bath and half, utility room and office on main level. The lower level is a Mecca for a Man Cave, open area with a theater, pool table, darts, table top shuffle board, bar for after lake entertainment. There is also an additional bedroom, bath and oversize hobby room with pull down bed for the unexpected guests, and loads of unfinished storage.

Table Rock Lake homes with a bar area to celebrate with friends and family

Branson area luxury homes that’s ready for game night?

Branson area lake homes- Watch a movie after a long day on the boating

Making memories fishing and boating will definitely be in your future, if you buy this lake property.  The owners have a slip for additional dollars less than a mile away!

Table Rock Lake homes with boating as an option

Making memories fishing and boating will definitely be in your future, if you buy this lake property Author: Sharol Nuckolls

Author: Sharol Nuckolls Call Sharol Nuckolls @ 417-593-2010 or find me on Facebook or Pinterest @ Table Rock Realty Group, follow me on Twitter   or on Instagram @ Mamanuck, Google+ or search for homes @ http://www.tablerockrealtygroup.com/

Table Rock Lake Cabin a short walk from the water and close to Branson MO

Looking for your first cabin on Table Rock Lake near Branson MO? 

Are you on a budget, but you have big dreams?  This cabin has a winter peek-a-boo view from the front porch and a great location.  Joe Bald Park is around the corner, to launch your boat, float on a raft, cookout with friends or just relax in a chair and watch the boats go by.  It is within twenty minutes of Branson, where you can shop till you drop, over 100 different theatres to choose from, great dining and parks like Silver Dollar City and Shepard of the Hills.

This Branson area  property has been recently updated, the kitchen has new cabinets and appliances with hardwood floors.

The rest of the house has new paint, carpet, updated bathrooms, light fixtures, ceiling fans  and is ready for new owners.  The living area is open to dining and kitchen making it perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Don’t be surprised to have the party spill out onto the front porch. Where you have options with it’s south exposure watching both sunrise and sunset.  Coffee in the morning or wine with a good book in the evening after a long day on the lake, take your choice.  The deck spans the front of the home and is made for lounging.

You will be pleasantly surprised with the three car garage, so whether you want a shop for hobbies or storage for all the lake toys, your covered.  There is room in the yard to play horseshoes, washers, volleyball or croquet and three bedrooms for guests who will be lining up to visit.  Table Rock Lake is a special place, call this home yours and start making memories.   It won’t last long.

Call Sharol Nuckolls @ 417-593-2010, if you would like more information or a showing.  I

f you are looking for a home or thinking of selling your home would love to help you through the process.  Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ or Twitter (mammanuck)

 

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Memorial Day Weekend on Table Rock Lake

Table Rock Lake in the Branson MO area

Memorial Day 2014 Table Rock Lake in the Branson, MO area.

Just recently Table Rock Lake was ranked one of the Top Ten Lakes for families in the United States. As a real estate agent who lives here, I am fortunate enough to experience it every day. When looking for real estate clients are always talking about “getting the best view” and that is really important. (I know because after a long hard day at work, I wonder on to the back deck and watch the sunset, while other people are glued to a TV.) Equally important for clients who are considering this as their home, is all the lake opportunities.

Another spectacular weekend on the lake, we had wonderful weather 80 degrees, with some quick rain showers that brought beautiful scenery. Table Rock Lake being a CORE lake keeps it’s natural beauty. The Ozark Mountains are all around you with native wildlife and don’t be surprised to see blue heron’s flying over head, foxes playing on the shore line or deer peaking out of the woods.

Table Rock Lake native

There is lot’s to do here for both family & friends.

We have some of the greatest fishing around with large mouth, small mouth and Kentucky bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, perch and kids favorite blue gill. There is definitely something for everyone and they were out in force this weekend. You can find fishing tournaments almost every weekend for those who like to compete.

BIG CATCH ON TABLE ROCK LAKE

This is a great lake for boating, whether your tubing, skiing, wake boarding, house boats or just hanging out on the pontoon or tying up with friends. Your options are endless.

We have lots of options if you’d like to do dinner lake side from Big Cedar, The Landing, The Rock, Pizza Hut and much much more.

Shore line on Table Rock Lake

Table Rock Lake after a rain shower

Last night we took a boat ride at sunset and experienced all of the above and more. Table Rock Lake is an extraordinary place. Come visit and if you need a real estate professional call Sharol Nuckolls @ 417-593-2010 or look for Branson area properties at TableRockRealtyGroup.com or follow me on Facebook or twitter (mammanuck), Google+, Linkedin

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Blog or not to Blog, that is the Question

Blogging Made Simple

The most important part of learning is “sharing” with others who have a passion or an interest that you do.  What makes Keller Williams special is as agents we come together to share “struggles, triumphs and stories” to help elevate our personal business and strive to offer our clients great services.

Today we had a technology class on the blog.  These are the Questions we answered- How, What,When, Why?

How?  Write about what you know & what others might want to know, use 300-500 word, pick 2 or 3 points to write on, have catchy title, use 5-10 key words, keep simple, use pictures and video, utilize back links, don’t copy, call to action & make sure to be the Author

What is the purpose?  To find clients that you can engage with, seen as an expert in your field and to build Google Juice for your website

Where? There are free options: wordpress.com, featuredblog.com, blogger.com or paid version: active rain.com and use additional sites like: Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, business websites

Why? lots of reasons…give yourself original content, ranking your properties, drive readers to your website, create excitement about your business & properties, additional marketing for your clients.

For additional information on Blogging you can go a more detailed blog.

Why Blog? Or find the class on my YouTubeChannel

Blogging Part I

Where to Place a Blog

Video Do’s & Don’ts

What is in a Blog

The Four W’s

Technology Class Selfie

So don’t delay, pick up your computer and start your blogging….

Wikipedia’s Definition of a Blog

Are you looking for a real estate professional to help you sell or buy a home in the Branson area?  Table Rock Realty Group would love to serve you.  Call/Text  with any of your real estate questions at 417-593-2010 or

Search for homes on TableRockRealtyGroup.com 

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