Below are the steps to closing on a real estate property. Most of these are affected by public health concerns about Covid19. The Realtor® association, and individual attorneys, inspectors, lenders, and real estate offices are working to keep business going during...
Real estate transactions are rarely a done deal once the purchase contract has been signed. There are still a few steps to get through before you reach your closing day, one of which is the title search. This is when documents on the history of a property are reviewed...
If you're a home buyer looking for a bargain (what buyer isn't?) then one option to consider is a HUD home. This is a home owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. When a buyer who took out an FHA loan forecloses, the property goes to HUD. But...
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...
Every home buyer wants their purchase to be a success. What's the best way to success? It's being prepared for the road ahead. An Exclusive Buyer's Agent can definitely help make the buying process a success. In any case, buyers who take the time to prepare themselves...
When on the hunt for a new home you'll have many different property types to choose from. One of these is the condominium or condo for short. Unlike regular single-family homes, condos are individually sold units within a communal living complex. In one sense, it's an...
Looking to buy a home but feel constrained by your budget? A foreclosed home could be your answer. These types of properties offer some of the best deals out there. Granted, they do come with downsides but not as many as most people think. To set the record straight,...
A lot goes into deciding on a home to purchase. The neighborhood, school zones, square footage, commuting time, the number of bedrooms/bathrooms are all important things to consider. However, the first crucial decision to make is your budget. It's far too easy to get...
Many people find themselves in the situation of having to buy a new home and sell their current one at the same time. Down payments on a new home require a lot of money which is why so many people are compelled to sell before they can buy. But so much can go wrong...
For many people, a private guesthouse is a dream-come-true feature on their home wish-list. And no, we're not talking about opening a B&B in your own home. We're talking about a self-contained ‘mini-house' right next to your own property. When built right, they...
Choosing where to live is a big decision. There's a lot to take into consideration and one major decision might be whether to choose city life over suburban life. Depending on what stage of life you are in (just graduated or about to start a family) then this choice...
Buying a home can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have. You get to explore all the options out there, dream about what you can do with the place and finally live that dream after closing day. It's a long process at times but it's well worth it....