Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Agent
Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? Working with a real estate professional can make the process easier and help you get the best deal. Working with an Agent as a Buyer If this is your first…
What You Need to Know about the FHA Loan
Getting ready to purchase a home? You’ve probably heard about the FHA loan, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. What is this home loan option and is it right for you? Using an FHA loan can be a great…
Getting the “Clear to Close” and What Comes Next
Going through the home buying process? It can feel like a never-ending journey of paperwork and verification to become a homeowner. Whether it is your first time purchasing a home or you are getting ready to buy your dream home,…
Is the Zestimate Right for My House? Understanding Your Real Estate Tools
Whether you are buying, selling, or renting a home, you have probably spent at least a little bit of time on Zillow. There are numerous real estate apps and websites out there that collect and display helpful data about a…
Are You Ready to Become a Landlord?
If you are considering selling your house but aren’t sure you want to let it go forever, you may be surprised to hear that you can actually keep your house and have someone else cover the costs and upkeep. Renting…
What’s the Difference between a Residential and Commercial Loan?
If you plan to buy a house soon, chances are you have been searching online to learn all about the process. You probably know that you’ll need to make an offer on a house that you like, apply for a…
Loan Application: The Documents Your Loan Officer Will Ask For
If you are a first-time homebuyer (or even if you’ve done this a few times), it can be easy to get bogged down in the requests for paperwork coming from your lender. Here are a few of the most common…
The Value of Hardscaping at Your Home
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tidy and aesthetically pleasing can keep your neighborhood beautiful, encourage other homeowners to take pride in their homes, and attract more buyers…
What to expect after your offer is accepted
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to have a quick celebration but with the escrow clock ticking…
Finding a home and making an offer
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the home buying process. It is time to search for that home…
