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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

Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsWondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say. Home prices are expected to climb moderately. Mortgage rates are forecast to come down slightly. And, home sales are projected to hold steady.If you have questions about what...

The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer...

Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered.If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may be better...

How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent.They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting timelines for other sellers....

Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales.Home Prices Are Expected To Climb ModeratelyHome prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most...

The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent

Some HighlightsConsidering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own.You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine...

Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade

Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you.An Ameriprise...

What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But...

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do.The truth is,...

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