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Step 16 to Buying a Home: Reviewing HOA and Metro District Documents

If you are moving into a neighborhood governed by an HOA or Metro District, you will want to take a look at all documents that will govern what you can and can’t do with your property. These documents generally include the Declarations and Bylaws, the Rules and Regulations, the current year...

Step 15 to Buying a Home: Reading the Inspection Report

Once the inspection report comes back, we will need to review it thoroughly. Don’t be surprised if it looks like a book with many items marked “to be repaired”. This is typical. We’ve never seen an inspection report that didn’t have at least 5 items that needed repair. However, there is a big...

Step 14 to Buying a Home: Tips for Attending the Home Inspection

Attending the home inspection is one of the most important parts of buying a new home as it’s a huge financial investment with long term repercussions and you want to make sure the home you’re buying is in good shape. Therefore, we feel strongly that buyers should always be at the home...

Step 13 in Buying a Home: What is the Inspection Period?

Now that a contract has been executed and earnest money dropped off, we are officially in the inspection time period. This time is for the inspection, getting and reviewing the report, and giving any objection to the seller for review. It takes approximately 7 - 10 days from start to finish....

Step 8 to Buying a Home: I Have an Accepted Contract, Now What?

Congratulations on having an accepted contract on a house, but now what? Often contracts are accepted verbally by the seller’s agent first while signatures are gathered from the sellers. It can take 1 – 2 days for all parties to sign and return the contract so be patient. Until we have an...

Step 12 to Buying a Home: Schedule the Closing and Arrange Your Calendar

Now that you have an executed contract, it’s important to schedule the closing on your calendar and arrange your schedule accordingly. Here are a few things to know about your closing date as specified on your executed contract: It could change. While we hope closing occurs on your closing date,...

Step 9 to Buying a Home: Your Earnest Money Check

Now that your offer has been accepted by the seller and we have an executed contract, it’s time to drop off your earnest money check. Earnest money checks need to be dropped off within 1-3 business days of contract execution. We will email you exactly how much your earnest money check should...

Step 18 to Buying a Home: Hire Movers & Start Packing!

Now that your inspection period is done, it’s safe to hire movers and start packing! Call now to get moving estimates and secure a mover as they often get booked up weeks in advance. Also, if you’re moving into a condo building, check with the Property Management Company to see if...

Step 24 to Buying a Home: Attending the Walkthrough

Once you’ve received the Clear to Close, we’ll schedule the final walk through. This usually occurs the day before or morning of closing and is a chance for you to walk through the property and make sure it’s in the same condition as it was during the inspection. The walk through takes about...

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NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term...

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Some HighlightsPrices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people who buy new homes tend to get...

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.“I’ll never save enough.”“I need a small fortune just to get started.”“I guess I’ll just rent forever.”Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not out of luck.Here’s the...

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is...

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you...

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area.To have a quick...

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets.What’s a...

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you.Will Home Prices Fall?Many buyers are...

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s important to look at...

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