What to Do After Your Offer Gets Accepted Did your offer get accepted? Great news—congratulations! Take a moment to celebrate, but then jump back in. Escrow moves quickly, and you’ll want everything to stay on schedule. Tell your lender right…
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…
In our last post we talked about the prequalification and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their prequalification. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the…
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…
Produce has a season. So do sports. But did you know that real estate has a peak season as well? People buy and sell homes all year long but there are certain times of the year when more transactions are…
Your Guide to Buying a Home Whether this is your first or tenth home purchase, shopping for a new home is exciting. It can also feel stressful and time-consuming. This guide will help you stay organized and move into your…
Understanding Your Closing Disclosure If you have received your Closing Disclosure (CD) from your lender, you are almost finished with your home purchase. The lender provides this document at least three full days before closing. It shows all the final…
First-Time Homebuyer Checklist Ready to buy your first home? Follow this simple checklist to guide you through the process. 1. Determine Your Budget Start by figuring out how much house you can afford. This prevents falling in love with a…
Why You Should Get Preapproved Before House Hunting Before starting your home search, talk to a lender about getting preapproved for a mortgage. This step can save you time during negotiations and help you stay within budget. Preapproval vs. Prequalification…
5 Smart Ways to Save for a Home Buying a home is a big purchase, and it takes time to save for it. Many homebuyers use a mortgage to cover most of the cost, but you’ll still need a down…
