In our prior blog post, we explained what pocket listings are, and how they are a disservice to both home buyers and sellers. As a quick refresher, a pocket listing is promoted to other agents before it’s marketed to the public. The objective of a pocket listing is a...
Changing Homes
Why Home Buyers Should Request a C.L.U.E. Report
In our prior blog posts, we discussed contingencies and their place in the home buying process. There is one more buyer contingency worth mentioning that is little-known but very insightful – the C.L.U.E. report! C.L.U.E. stands for the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting...
Millennial Homeowners Likely to Become Repeat Buyers
Young adults have an overwhelmingly positive view of home ownership and its impact on their financial well-being, according to Bank of America’s Homebuyer Insights Report. The report surveyed 4,906 adults, including existing homeowners and prospective home buyers....
What Does Your Home Purchase Include?
When you visit a home for sale, you might assume that certain things would be included with the deal, such as the appliances, light fixtures and window treatments. Yet these items are not always included in the sale. What’s included in a home sale can vary by local...
Credit Protection Tips for Home Buyers
Data breaches and credit card fraud are a growing problem for Americans, according to the Federal Trade Commission. During 2016, complaints of database breaches and fraudulent credit card purchases soared by 32%. Credit card fraud and related scams amount...