Purchasing a Home
Are you a Realtor? All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the National Assn. of Realtors are called REALTORS® and are committed to treating all parties fairly & honestly. They adhere…
Read moreWhen you are touring prospective new homes, it is critical to distinguish between a home’s “skin” and its “bones.” The “bones” are the aspects of the home that cannot be changed – location, lot size, physical configuration, environment (social &…
Read moreMoving to a new home is a stressful and harried time, even for the most hardy among us. For our little furry companions, relocating can be especially harrowing. Please use my checklist below to remember important details: Before you leave:…
Read moreThere are certain standard costs associated with closing the sale of a house. These fees are split between the buyer and seller, as spelled out in the purchase contract. The cost split on these fees is, to an extent, negotiable.…
Read moreWorking with an agent experienced in our local market is the surest way to secure the best investment in your new home. The details involved in home buying – particularly the financial details – can be daunting. As a real…
Read moreTo help you choose the best real estate professional to represent you in the home buying process, it is important to understand what your personal objectives are, so you can present these to prospective agents and evaluate their ability to…
Read moreRelocation often includes a period of “in-between time,” when you initially move to your new town and begin the process of settling in and looking at your longer-term housing options. If this interim period is expected to be only a…
Read moreMoving to a new location can be a very stressful event. Most likely you and your family have a variety of questions related to housing prices, schools, crime statistics, weather, the arts, lifestyle and much more. There are a variety…
Read morePre-Qualification Pre-Qualification is an informal way to see how much you might be able to borrow for your new home. You can get “pre-qualified” over the phone with no paperwork by telling a lender your income, your long-term debts, and…
Read moreTo help you gather the documentation needed for your loan pre-approval or approval, please use the following checklist: General: Pay stubs for the last 30 days Lender names, addresses, account numbers, balances and monthly payments for all current loans Estimated…
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