Some Highlights:
A recent realtor.com survey revealed that buyers are still considering moving forward with the homebuying process, even if they can’t see the home in-person.
While they still prefer to physically see a home, virtual home tours and accurate listing information top the list of tech specs buyers find most helpful ...
The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell real estate is changing. This is a moment in time that’s even sparking some buyers to ...
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question.
Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost homes, and were out ...
With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market?
What is a recession?
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research:
“A ...
Purchase and Sale is the stage of home-buying when you and
the seller will work with attorneys to create an agreement, called the Purchase
and Sale document. This document replaces the Offer to Purchase letter.
The P&S Document
The Purchase
& Sale document generally has three parts
The standard P&S agreement,
which ...
Once your offer on your new home is accepted, you’ll
generally have your home inspected to make sure that everything is working the
way it should.
You’ll hire an inspector to visit your home and look for
damages, necessary repairs, and other things about the home that may not have
been evident when you ...
You’ve decided on the home you want to buy. Congratulations!
Here’s what to do next.
Talk to Your Agent
If you still
don’t have a buyer’s agent, now is the time to find one. You do not want to
make an offer on a home through the listing agent (the person whose sign is on
the ...
Have you heard these phrases mentioned by a seller or
realtor (or even on this blog) during your home search? Here’s what they mean.
Offer to Purchase: the
official letter your agent will present to the seller when you make an offer to
buy a home.
Purchase and Sale: the
agreement that your attorney and the ...
Buying a home is a major financial decision. And, making a
down payment is a big part of it—but it’s not the only part. Being aware of
other costs and fees that you may encounter when finding a new home can help
you choose the right home for you, and feel more prepared ...
Asking yourself these questions when looking at a listing or
visiting a home can help you decide if a home is the right choice for your
current situation—and for your future.
How much have
similar homes in the area sold for lately? Asking
your agent to provide you with market research will help you determine ...
We wanted to have a quick closing as we had a time crunch. She connected us with just the right mortgage banker and the attorney ... [we got] the closing done in less than a month.
