After diligently looking for a new house, you’ve found that special one – so exciting! When meeting with your Realtor to review the process and write an offer, it is important to discuss home warranty options. This is a great way to help ...
You're getting ready to close on your new home. How exciting!
Between one and five days before you are scheduled for a title transfer, you will have an opportunity to do a final walk through to make sure the condition of the home has not cha...
As your closing approaches it is important to transfer the utilities prior to closing. If you are the buyer, transfer the utilities into your name, and if you are the seller, out of your name. Remember the key date is the date of possession –...
Closings can seem like a long and nerve-racking process, but the following outlines the process clearly and simply.
Once the loan application and you have supplied the many documents required by the lender, the loan goes to underwriting. The...
For the majority of home buyers, a loan is needed for purchasing. Depending on the type of loan, a loan may have a number of prerequisites that must be completed prior to approval. One step to receiving loan approval is the appraisal. Although,...
You have looked at a good selection of homes within your parameters and price range. Now you have found “the” house. What is next?
Your Realtor will provide the disclosures the seller completed answering questions concerning the house an...
You have found your dream home and want to place an offer. It’s an exciting time! During this process some new terms may be mentioned – earnest money being among them. What is earnest money?
Earnest money, sometimes referred to as ha...
So, you've decided to buy a home. Congratulations!
You have taken some significant steps in the process by
Doing your homework and finding an experienced, knowledgeable Realtor.
Securing a solid pre-approval letter from a great Lende...
You have decided it is time to find the perfect house and wondering where to begin. We have exactly what you need to know.
Choosing to take the first steps in finding your dream home is exciting – whether you are a first-time home buyer, l...
You're ready to buy a house! This is a very exciting and fun process, but it’s important to make sure you are prepared. The first step you should tackle is getting pre-approved, even before you start looking at homes.
Why is pre-approval n...