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.
(more…)July 20th, 2023 at 11:00 am
Finding a home comes with a whole host of decisions. You have to factor in the neighborhood, nearby amenities, and market trends. You need to consider all of your wants and needs, plus plan for the future growth of your family and the roots you want to put down. All of this gets even more compounded when you consider getting a home in California, a beautiful state that often tends to have higher property prices than other states.
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