Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info, Selling
Once you’ve found the home of your dreams and joined the seller in a hearty handshake, there’s still one more step to complete. That final step is the escrow process, also referred to as closing. While your real estate agent, lender, title agent and closing agent will...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info
How do you make an offer on a short sale? A short sale can be the best option for some home sellers. If they can sell their property, they’ll avoid foreclosure. If you’re the buyer, your prospective may be different. Making an offer on a short sale is different from...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info
Your lender won’t put you in an interview room and demand answers, but completing a loan application can feel like an interrogation. But you’ll sweat only if you don’t know the answers. Here are 10 Questions to Expect From Your Mortgage Lender 1. Where’s your proof of...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info, Selling
Homeowners who decide they’re ready to become move-up buyers face a chicken-or-egg dilemma. Do You Buy or Sell First When You’re Ready to Move? The answer depends on several factors, including your local market conditions, your financing options and your...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info, Selling
So, you’ve got an offer on your house from a qualified buyer and you’re ready to call the movers. Before you pick up the phone, remember that a few hurdles still have to be overcome before settlement day – in particular, the home appraisal. Here are a few tips to get...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info
After all the preparation and waiting, you finally get the call you’ve been waiting for. A buyer is writing an offer. Now it’s time to look at the buyer’s offer. First, you want to know the price. Don’t get excited or exasperated by the number until you...
