The decision to move has been made, maybe for a job transfer, family obligation or something in between. Whether a native or transplant, you have grown to love the neighborhood and all the city has to offer, so even getting to this point might not be easy....
A post settlement occupancy agreement happens when sellers and buyers agree to allow the seller to stay in the house after settlement. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, sellers need to stay in a home to finish out the school year. Other times...
When on the hunt for your dream home, there are a few security features you should pay attention to. We've outlined the key points below: What should a house hunter know about locks? I took this picture in a condo building. It was the kind of building with one hall...
When a real estate brokerage serves both the buyer and the seller, what can go wrong? The seller's agent, who must get the best price for the seller, is the same company that must get the best price for the buyer. Legally and structurally, companies are run by a...
I look forward to two nights and three days on the Cape - mid-week - every July. I get time off in the winter, so these summer days off are rare and special. This year, I had a lousy time. When I deconstructed what bothered me most, it made me a better buyer's agent....
Regardless of real estate market conditions, first-time home buyers need to know what loan programs and grants are available to help as they begin the home buying process. If you do your homework, there are many programs and grants available to first time homebuyers...
1. Most of the time, if you have a documented pre-approval, you will get your mortgage, so a mortgage contingency is not really necessary, right? Wrong. It is only unnecessary if: You can afford to lose 5-10 percent of your purchase price. The mortgage contingency...
What is the Best Offer? Whose interests are being served by rushing offers and accepting offers that close the fastest? Some of the time, the seller wants and needs a quick closing. Some of the time, the seller's agent is advising their client to take the easy deal,...
Transcript Episode 1 - Advice and Tips on using a VA loan, obtaining seller credits and living in Savannah, Georgia [LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE] Introduction 00:00 This is Listen Up Home Buyers. The only podcast offering Home Buying advice and tips from true buyer...
Transcript Episode 2 - Buying a home in the Chicago area with Rich Harty of Harty Realty Group [LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE] Introduction 00:00 This is Listen Up Home Buyers, the only podcast offering Home Buying advice and tips from true buyer agents and now here's...
Transcript Episode 3 - Advice and Tips from Mike Crowley with Spokane Home Buyers [LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE] Introduction 00:00 This is Listen Up Home Buyers. The only podcast offering Home Buying advice and tips from true buyer agents and now here's your host...