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....
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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...
Fire!
Summertime is when Massachusetts heads outdoors, so does most of the US. Sometimes, this leads to tragedy. A fire in Arlington, Massachusetts reminded me that smoking on the porch is not a foolproof way to keep your house safe from fire. Smoking Can Set a House On...
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,...
Episode 19: Alex Margulis Cross Country Mortgage
Transcript: Podcast Episode 1 – Advice and Tips on using a VA loan, obtaining seller credits and living in Savannah, Georgia
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: Podcast Episode 2 – Buying a home in the Chicago area with Rich Harty of Harty Realty Group
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: Podcast Episode 3 – Advice and Tips from Mike Crowley with Spokane Home Buyers
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...
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 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...
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...