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Don’t Skip the Home Inspection
A few months ago, my clients and I attended an almost perfect home inspection. They were purchasing a classic 1940s Cape Cod that had been meticulously maintained. The only issue the home inspector found was a loose faucet in one of the bathrooms. Most home...
What is a post settlement occupancy agreement?
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...
Illinois First-Time Home Buyer Grants & Loans
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...
Yes, you need a home inspection.
Avoiding a Big Mistake and Still Being A Competitive Buyer One really big mistake the house hunters are being talked into is waiving your home inspection. Why do you need an inspection? If you hire an experienced exclusive buyer's agent, you have the backing of...
Don’t Waive Mortgage Contingency
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?
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,...
Consider the not so Perfect House – Buyer Strategies for Challenging Times
Consider the not so perfect house; why prioritizing the location, lot size, and lay of the land before considering the interior features of the home is so important in this market. These are challenging times for home buyers. Housing inventory is at record low levels....
Transcript: Podcast Episode 4 – Home Buying Advice and Tips from Rich Rosa with Buyers Brokers Only
Transcript Episode 4 - Home Buying Advice and Tips from Rich Rosa with Buyers Brokers Only [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...
Transcript: Podcast Episode 5 – Listen Up Homebuyers in Houston, Texas
Transcript Episode 5 - Listen Up Homebuyers in Houston Texas [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, Victoria Ray Henderson....
Transcript: Podcast Episode 6 – Advice and Tips from Gea Elika, Buyer Broker in NYC
Transcript Episode 6 - Advice and Tips from Gea Elika, Buyer Broker in NYC [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, Victoria...