One of the life’s biggest thrills is one of the biggest deals! Read further to put your mind at ease when making the milestone of purchasing your first home! HOME TEAM Meet your new family for the next 3-6 months below! In your customized transaction...
Ready to close the deal? Maybe not. Sometimes unforeseeable issues arise just prior to closing the sale. Hopefully, with negotiation, most of these have a workable solution. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. But don’t panic. Another buyer might still be found who is willing...
Often times, the two terms are confused in the home buying process, even between loan officers and real estate agents. So, let’s take a closer look at what they are really about: Pre-Qualification A mortgage loan pre-qualification is basically an estimate of how much of the house...
CMA is real estate shorthand for “Comparative Market Analysis.” A CMA is a report prepared by a real estate agent providing data that compares your property to similar properties in the marketplace. The first thing an agent will need to do to provide you with a...
You’ve Opened Escrow, Now What? Congratulations, you are on your way to owning your very own home! Follow these suggestions (and your realtor’s advice) so that escrow and settlement will go as smooth as possible. You will be asked for a down payment on the home...
Fortunately for buyers, there are a variety of mortgages to choose from. It is in your best interest to investigate each of them to determine which is the best for your situation. You probably won’t qualify for all of them. In fact, you may only...
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases most people will make. In order to make the right decision the first time, potential buyers need to be prepared. Consider the following before starting negotiations: Be prepared. Research the housing market in the target area....
June and Fred Smith were diligent about getting their home ready for sale. They ordered a pre-sale termite inspection report. The report revealed that their large rear deck was dry-rot infested, so they replaced it before putting their home on the market. The Smiths also called...