We recommend that house hunters choose an attorney and an inspector -- and a back-up for each -- early in the house hunting process. That way, when you find a house and start making an offer, you are not scrambling to interview attorneys and inspectors during a busy...
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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...
What Does ‘Completely Remodeled’ Mean? 6 Things to Look For
There's an expectation when you see the phrase "completely remodeled" in a home listed for sale. 'Remodel', according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary means "to change the structure, shape, or appearance of something". When the phrase "completely remodeled" is...
Episode 20: Women of NAEBA II
Transcript: Podcast Episode 7 – Home Buying Advice & Tips from Ben Clark in Salt Lake City Utah
Transcript Episode 7 - Home Buying Advice & Tips from Ben Clark in Salt Lake City Utah [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 11 – Advice & Tips from Dave Twombly with 4 Buyers Real Estate LLC
Transcript Episode 11 - Advice & Tips from Dave Twombly with 4 Buyers Real Estate LLC [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 13 – Buying a Home During the Pandemic (Part 1)
Transcript Episode 13 - Buying a Home During the Pandemic (Part 1) [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...
Episode 17: Women in NAEBA on Listen Up Home Buyers
Do You Get Earnest Money Back at Closing?
Anyone who's looked into the home buying process will have come across the term "earnest money" a few times. What is it? Simply put, it's a "good faith" deposit that is paid once you've made an offer on a home. It's intended as a way to show the seller that you're...
What is Due Diligence: A First-Time Homebuyers Guide
Today we'll be looking at the due diligence part of the buying process. This is an important process that no buyer can afford to leave out. By doing your due dilligence you will avoid buying a home which has more issues than you might first realize. What is Due...
Top 5 Home Buyer Regrets and How to Avoid Them
Whether it's your first home purchase or your fifth, buying a home always comes with a lot of emotional baggage. As your closing day draws near, that emotional baggage can start to grow. Was this really a good deal? Would you have been better off waiting for another...
How to Calculate Your Home Ownership Costs Before Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is an exciting time but also an expensive one. While that huge down payment may be the first financial mountain to climb it's not the only one. Smart buyers also need to consider the costs after homeownership. You should consider getting an...