What Is a Hot Housing Market?
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a “hot housing market” and to be ready for a long wait or fierce competition. What exactly is a hot…
Using a 203(k) Loan to Buy Your Home
If you love the charm and character of older homes but don’t want to live in a construction zone as your DIY, consider using a 203(k) loan to purchase the fixer upper of your dreams. The U.S. Department of Housing…
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…
How to pick the right real estate agent
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the…
Two major items home buyers need to think about before contacting a realtor.
Many people find it useful to have a checklist and on any good checklist these 2 items should be the first items on that list. as they are essential to getting the ball rolling on your dream of home ownership…
