Before you get to the closing table and make the home officially yours, you as a homebuyer will want to do a home inspection so everything “under the hood” looks good and there aren’t any unexpected surprises once you take the keys. While hiring a professional inspector is highly recommended it is also a good [...]
The time between a signed real estate contract and a closing is an exciting, yet critical time as certain mistakes or mishaps that you may not even realize at the time can end up delaying the closing. So, what are some things YOU SHOULDN’T do between the time of a signed contract and a real [...]
While Closing Day on a new home is a very exciting time for new home owners it can also have a lot of new stress associated with it. For example, you may be making the biggest purchase of your entire life. To help calm those nerves down here are a few tips: • Remind yourself [...]
Celebrating the sale of a new home at closing is exciting for everyone. The buyer gets the keys to their new home and a realtor gets a nice big commission check for all the hard work and hours they put in helping them purchase (or sell) the home. But as a realtor, it is always [...]
Getting that agreed upon contract is an extremely exciting moment for any homebuyer. You are on your way to becoming a new home owner. But before you sign your name a bunch of times at the closing time to really make it official there are a few things that need to be done. Here are [...]
Closing on a home is one of the most exciting times of a person’s life. For many they officially accomplish the “American Dream”. But besides popping the champagne there are a couple things you want to take care of right away! Here’s a brief checklist: Change All Your Locks You never know who else besides [...]
While most of heard of homeowners insurance, title insurance may not be as familiar when it comes to real estate transactions and ownership. Title when it comes to real estate is defined as a formal right or evidence of ownership of a property. It essentially gives you the right to possess and use the property. [...]
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Unlike, typical purchases like groceries and gift buying, buying a home isn’t something most people do every day which means you should have the best possible guidance in making the most informed decision for you and your family. That means having a [...]
The Real Estate Closing is sort of like the “Super Bowl” in real estate. It is the days you officially become a real estate owner. This process is very exciting and usually involves a lot of paper and pens with a lot of ink on a conference room type table. But what exactly are you [...]
When purchasing a real estate property there is a deed involved. This is a legal document that states the buyer and seller and describes the property that is being transferred. Sometimes though life happens and people get married, divorced or have children and you may want or need to alter the deed. In the state [...]
