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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...
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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...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info, Selling
Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting a home, a Realtor is your partner in the process. Realtors are local experts who can help you find the right home, negotiate price and terms, and navigate the reports and contracts to close the deal. These are all strong...
Buying, General - All, General Real Estate Info, Selling
When you are making the biggest purchase of your life, it helps to have a trusted professional on your side. A Realtor is more than a real estate agent. Realtors have training in ethics for both their dealings with the public and with the real estate community. The...