Yann Rousseau, Managing Partner of BARNES New York, Westchester & Connecticut, will present the latest real estate market update for New York City and its region (Westchester and Connecticut) in 2 webinars in the coming weeks:
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BARNES New York is pleased to invite you to London, Brussels and Bordeaux in May 2023 for conferences on real estate investment in the United States. The conferences are scheduled as follows:
Yann Rousseau, Managing Partner of BARNES New York, and Myriam Benhamou, Associate Real Estate Broker, will present the New York real estate market, the acquisition and financing process, and the current opportunities for new developments in one of the most attractive cities in the United States. The conferences will be followed by a cocktail reception. Please register for the conferences by clicking on the links below:
Want to learn more about the neighborhoods of New York?
Read the latest article by LePetitJounal, presenting a series of different neighborhoods of the city through the eyes of French-speaking people who live or work there. In this particular article, let us take you on a walk through the East Village neighborhood of New York with Laurène Hamilton, the founder of “Your New York Story”, an organization that specializes in creating tours of the city that combine theater, history and art.
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BARNES New York is pleased to invite you to its France Conference Tour in January 2023 for conferences on real estate investment in the United States. The conferences are scheduled as follow:
Yann Rousseau, Managing Partner of BARNES New York, will present the New York real estate market, the acquisition and financing process, and the current opportunities for new developments in one of the most attractive city on the American continent. The conferences will be followed by a cocktail. Please register for the conference at your location by clicking on the link below:
New York is an iconic city. A city in which all cultures, all religions and all generations always meet and interact at the sustained pace of economic and cultural activity. With its dynamism, the city remains one of the most popular international destinations for wealthy families and investors. Discover BARNES’s article about how to buy a property in New York for the French American Chamber of Commerce.
Buying real estate is a significant step forward in resolving the housing issue. This important event brings joy to many! But there can also be anxiety due to the necessary paperwork and procedures. You need to be entirely sure that the house you’re interested in is “the one” before making an offer. But how can you choose your ideal home when there are so many possibilities and so much competition? You’ll need to conduct thorough research to find the right home. This includes asking the right questions. To help you get started, we bring you a list of the most common questions homebuyers ask. We also offer an in-depth background behind them to further assist your home buying process.
Real estate experts will tell you that going to the bank should be the first brick you put down in the process. First and foremost, speaking with a lender before looking at houses will help you determine how much you can pay. If you can only afford up to $400,000, there’s no use in looking at homes that go for $450,000.
There are also many first-time homebuyer programs for those new to this. Because these programs differ based on your location, it’s essential to determine what’s available to you.
Another significant reason to speak with a lender before browsing homes is to get a clear picture of the costs of purchasing a property. Many first-time homebuyers are unaware of the differences between a down payment, pre-paid items, and escrows, all of which may be discussed in detail with a mortgage adviser. A mortgage consultant can tell you all about the sort of financing you should seek and whether or not you should ask the seller to contribute to your closing expenses, which is defined as a seller’s concession.
A credit score is a numerical representation of a person’s credit history that provides a lender with a glimpse of their financial situation. Mortgage lenders use the score to determine who gets loans and at what interest rate. The greater the value, the more likely you will get approved for a loan with a favorable interest rate.
If your credit score is poor, getting a loan is not impossible, but it will take more time. Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian are the three firms that maintain track of credit histories. Get reports from all three firms before applying for a mortgage. Correct any issues you discover to increase your score and make a good impression on the lenders.
This is a complicated matter because it primarily depends on one’s financial situation and capacity to obtain transitory lodging. If clients want additional equity to buy a new house or complete a financing plan, they should sell their present property first. They will, however, most likely require temporary accommodation from a close friend or family member or a short-term rental somewhere.
For first-time homeowners, saving for a down payment is perhaps the most challenging task. Lenders require a down payment of 5% to 20% of the purchase price. It varies depending on the loan provider’s conditions and the kind and term of the mortgage. For instance, FHA loans require at least 3.5% down. A VA loan, which involves no money down, is commonly available to veterans. Rural properties are frequently eligible for a USDA loan, which does not require a down payment.
It may differ based on the circumstances. If you have a traditional mortgage, you should be able to close in 45 to 60 days. If you’re receiving an FHA or VA loan, the closing time would most likely be about 45 days. Expect to wait a few months if you’re buying a foreclosure. Short sales are typically sluggish, taking anywhere from two to four months to complete.
In the meantime, you can work on arranging everything related to your relocation, such as figuring out what items to take to your new home and finding residential movers. Professionals can organize everything, allowing you to focus on the other parts of the process.
Yes. If you want to invest in a home, you need an expert by your side. A real estate agent has completed professional training, knows what needs to be done, and interacts daily with buyers and sellers. They will also be your personal representative, someone who is entirely focused on your best interests. There are many benefits to using a real estate agent as a homebuyer.
Another blessing is that you don’t have to worry about paying them, in some cases. Because the seller pays all fees, the commission is shared between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent in a transaction.
While homebuyers may indeed back out of a purchase, doing so without a reasonable cause could result in losing earnest money (the money put down to seal the offer, which could be anywhere between 1% and 10%). However, there are a few options for walking about with your earnest money in hand. For instance, if the house inspection is unfavorable, the buyer can try to renegotiate.
Being prepared and well-informed before purchasing a property can make a significant difference, especially in a strong real estate market. The home buying process begins before you even set foot in a house and continues until you complete the final walk-through. Following the answers to these most common questions homebuyers ask, you hopefully have a better idea of what to expect. Do not hesitate to contact BARNES New York for your real estate project, and good luck!
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