Buyer Tips
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Permits & Surveys!
Posted Tue, Aug 1st 2023 12:37 pm
Buyer Tip: Permits & Surveys The title company checks for open permits, if you so request it. If you do not, the responsibility passes to you at time of purchase. Some sellers do not even realize ...
Posted Tue, Aug 1st 2023 12:37 pm
Buyer Tip: Permits & Surveys The title company checks for open permits, if you so request it. If you do not, the responsibility passes to you at time of purchase. Some sellers do not even realize ...
Future Credit Changes
Posted Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 8:58 am
Buyer Tip: Future Credit Changes If you are getting a loan, DO NOT make any changes at all to your credit without first consulting your lender. Things like opening or closing accounts, paying down...
Posted Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 8:58 am
Buyer Tip: Future Credit Changes If you are getting a loan, DO NOT make any changes at all to your credit without first consulting your lender. Things like opening or closing accounts, paying down...
Inspections!
Posted Wed, Jun 7th 2023 9:15 am
Buyer Tip: InspectionsWe always suggest a full home inspection, termite inspection, and septic inspection (if the home is not on a sewer). The results of these inspections give you a good picture o...
Posted Wed, Jun 7th 2023 9:15 am
Buyer Tip: InspectionsWe always suggest a full home inspection, termite inspection, and septic inspection (if the home is not on a sewer). The results of these inspections give you a good picture o...
Money Out of Pocket!
Posted Wed, May 24th 2023 9:35 am
Buyer Tip: Money out of Pocket The first expense will be your escrow deposit or earnest money as it is sometimes called. It is usually 1% to 2% of the purchase price. This is within a few short da...
Posted Wed, May 24th 2023 9:35 am
Buyer Tip: Money out of Pocket The first expense will be your escrow deposit or earnest money as it is sometimes called. It is usually 1% to 2% of the purchase price. This is within a few short da...
Comparative Market Analysis!
Posted Wed, May 10th 2023 11:59 am
Buyer Tip: Comparative Market Analysis If you've followed the previous steps, you found a home that will work for you. Woohoo! Next, make sure that the purchase price is reasonable for the market...
Posted Wed, May 10th 2023 11:59 am
Buyer Tip: Comparative Market Analysis If you've followed the previous steps, you found a home that will work for you. Woohoo! Next, make sure that the purchase price is reasonable for the market...
Deed Restrictions!
Posted Wed, Apr 19th 2023 5:18 pm
Buyer Tip: Deed RestrictionsAsk for a copy of the deed restrictions, then review what the community allows. Make sure it matches your lifestyle! How much are the homeowner's association fees, and w...
Posted Wed, Apr 19th 2023 5:18 pm
Buyer Tip: Deed RestrictionsAsk for a copy of the deed restrictions, then review what the community allows. Make sure it matches your lifestyle! How much are the homeowner's association fees, and w...
Location, Location, Location!
Posted Tue, Apr 4th 2023 11:41 am
Buyer Tip: Location, Location, LocationSo many elements go into this one! How long of a commute are you willing to make? Does the neighborhood need to fall within a specific school zone? Are grocer...
Posted Tue, Apr 4th 2023 11:41 am
Buyer Tip: Location, Location, LocationSo many elements go into this one! How long of a commute are you willing to make? Does the neighborhood need to fall within a specific school zone? Are grocer...
Maximum Purchase Price!
Posted Wed, Mar 15th 2023 7:17 am
Buyer Tip: Max Purchase PriceYou already found a good Realtor, know your loan pre-approval amount, and made a list of needs and wants. Next up -- decide how much you are willing to spend for a hom...
Posted Wed, Mar 15th 2023 7:17 am
Buyer Tip: Max Purchase PriceYou already found a good Realtor, know your loan pre-approval amount, and made a list of needs and wants. Next up -- decide how much you are willing to spend for a hom...
Home Features!
Posted Tue, Feb 14th 2023 4:10 pm
Home Features Determine what you NEED in your next home. How many bedrooms? How many baths? How many people will be living in the home? Do you need a garage? If yes, for how many vehicles? Does t...
Posted Tue, Feb 14th 2023 4:10 pm
Home Features Determine what you NEED in your next home. How many bedrooms? How many baths? How many people will be living in the home? Do you need a garage? If yes, for how many vehicles? Does t...
Pre-Approve NOT Pre-Qualify!
Posted Wed, Jan 18th 2023 10:20 am
Pre-Approve NOT Pre-Qualify!What is the difference between being pre-approved and pre-qualified? Quite a bit actually! Pre-qualified means the lender checked your credit scores and asked how much ...
Posted Wed, Jan 18th 2023 10:20 am
Pre-Approve NOT Pre-Qualify!What is the difference between being pre-approved and pre-qualified? Quite a bit actually! Pre-qualified means the lender checked your credit scores and asked how much ...
Find Your Realtor!
Posted Wed, Dec 28th 2022 10:10 am
Home Buyer's Tip: Find your Realtor! If you are considering a home purchase, the very first thing you should do as a buyer is find the right Realtor for YOU. How do you do that? Ask family and fri...
Posted Wed, Dec 28th 2022 10:10 am
Home Buyer's Tip: Find your Realtor! If you are considering a home purchase, the very first thing you should do as a buyer is find the right Realtor for YOU. How do you do that? Ask family and fri...