All About Real Estate Closings – What You Need To Know
When you buy or sell a home you must go through a process called “closing.” Closing is simply transferring ownership of the property from one person to another.
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05, 2021
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12, 2020
Year-End Real Estate Predictions: Take Your Choice
It’s normally tricky business to predict the direction that the U.S. real estate market will be taking in any coming year, but in most years, projecting the situation for just a few months in the future puts the experts on safer ground.
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12, 2020
New Home Loan Document Evokes a Childhood Pledge
It’s one of childhood’s most solemn oaths, still uttered by six-year-olds who hope it will convince one and all of their heartfelt intention to keep a promise. More convincing than “honest to goodness” or “cross my heart,” it is nonetheless a fairly counterproductive pledge. Since it needs to be said in the first place, the assurance can’t help but plant a seed of doubt.
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06, 2020
Homebuyers Beware: Top 3 Things That Could Cause You to LOSE YOUR DEPOSIT!
An earnest money deposit is substantial, so buyers should know what will cause their money to be forfeited, and how to avoid (or leverage!) those instances.
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05, 2020
How to Make Moving as Easy as Possible
Whether moving across town or across the globe, moving is one of life's most stressful events. Here's a guide to make moving as easy as possible!
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04, 2020
Real Estate Tips: Real Estate Contracts and Pitfalls
When buying or selling a home, you're entering into a legally binding contract. We're here to explain real estate contracts, pitfalls, and dates.
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04, 2019
Why You Should Say ‘No Thanks’ to Zillow Instant Cash Offers
A seller of ours tried Zillow’s 'Instant Offer' program, which touts, "skip the hassle, sell to Zillow." Check out Zillow's offer - YIKES!
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03, 2019
How to Make an Offer on a House
You've seen the house and it's perfect, you're ready to make an offer! If you're wondering how to make an offer on a house, here are a few helpful tips.
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02, 2019
How Much Earnest Money is Too Much?
The earnest money put down when buying a home can let the seller know you're a committed purchaser. But how much earnest money is too much?
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02, 2019
Do You Really Need a Pest Inspection When Buying a Home?
Do you really need a pest inspection? Some buyers may decide to forgo the pest inspection, but it could end up costing you much more in the long run.
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01, 2019
When Closings Go Wrong
Purchasing a new home can involve many steps - and the process may not always go perfect. When closings go wrong, we will help straighten it all out.
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01, 2019
All About Real Estate Closings – What You Need to Know
Real estate closings can be an intimidating process, but understanding it makes it much easier. Here's what you need to know about real estate closings.
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11, 2018
Real Estate Closings in a Divorce Situation
In the case of a divorce, traditional closing arrangements could create unnecessary stress. But special arrangements can be made to ease the tension.
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10, 2018
Finding a Good Home Inspector
You’ve finally found the home of your dreams, but it could be hiding serious problems. That’s why finding a good home inspector is crucial to home buyers!
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07, 2018
Why the Walk Through Matters for Buyers and Sellers
Why the Walk Through Matters for Buyers and Sellers - a key milestone of your real estate transaction is the final walk through of the property.
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06, 2018
Why Do I Need an HVAC Inspection?
We urge our clients to have HVAC inspections, and we often get asked "do I NEED an HVAC inspection?" It's not a requirement, but here's why we recommend it!
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04, 2018
Protect Your Home During and After the Sale
When you're in the process of selling your home, protect your home during and after the sale with a home warranty.
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04, 2018
Protect Yourself Against Moving Fraud
Rogue movers and moving fraud is a real problem; they hold your items hostage for more money. Here are some tips to help you avoid moving fraud!
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07, 2017
What Happens When A Home Appraisal Falls Short?
What happens when a home appraisal falls short? We've seen it happen a lot lately. When it does, we can steer you through the choppy waters.
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05, 2017
What is ‘Due Diligence’ in Real Estate?
You've heard the term 'due diligence', and as a home buyer or seller it's important that you understand the meaning of due diligence in real estate.
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03, 2017
Trust, but Inspect – Why We Recommend Home Inspections
Home inspections are a routine part of the home buying process, but some buyers wish to skip home inspections. Find out why we strongly recommend them.
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06, 2016
5 Reasons You May Want to Hire a Surveyor
It isn't always easy to tell whether or not you're really getting what you're paying for. Consider these reasons you may want to hire a surveyor.