September 4th, 2023 at 11:00 am
You have found the home of your dreams, and the only thing standing between you and your new life in that home is the price. Negotiating a house price that fits within your specific budget comes with plenty of difficulties and complications, and whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, the process can be plenty intimidating. Successfully navigate this process, though, and you’re on your way to enjoying the benefits of owning a home.
(more…)August 25th, 2023 at 11:00 am
Buying a house is a major purchase. In fact, for most people, it will be either the largest or one of the largest purchases of their lives. It can be easy to become fixated on that big number that you’ll be paying down for many years to come. However, even that big number doesn’t tell the whole story.
For one thing, it doesn’t include the seller closing costs and buyer closing costs.
(more…)August 24th, 2023 at 11:00 am
One of the most common questions in the housing world has to do with the benefits of owning a home vs. renting.
(more…)August 13th, 2023 at 11:00 am
What is title insurance? Why is it important to have it? Even if you’ve bought a home and enjoyed the benefits of owning a home before, you might not know precisely why title insurance was part of the transaction. And you might be surprised to learn it is one of the best investments you didn’t even have to pay for.
(more…)August 7th, 2023 at 11:00 am
So, you’ve found the home of your dreams. You obtained a preapproval letter from a mortgage lender. The seller has accepted your offer. You’re excited to enjoy the benefits of owning your own home. You’re practically home-free, right?
Not so fast. There’s still one step left in the homebuying process: escrow.
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