We’ve all experienced it before when something looked amazing online and didn’t quite live up to it’s photos in real life. Over the last twenty years, we’ve all come to learn that you can’t believe everything you see on the internet, especially when it comes to the world of real estate. Modern-day home buyers often […]
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Step one is accepting the universal truth that the perfect property doesn’t exist. That shouldn’t discourage anyone in the home buying process, because you can still find the perfect home for your needs! It’s just highly unlikely that one house will check off everything on your wishlist, which is why we encourage prospective buyers to […]
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Here comes the fun part: discussing your vision about features you would love for your new home to have! There is an overwhelming amount of possibilities out there, so your realtor should help you to stay focused on making a list of what features are most important to you. Two key elements to keep in […]
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After you have decided to buy a new home, your realtor should sit down with you to have a realistic discussion about two important factors: your budget and what type of house that money will get you in your city. Your realtor’s job is to lay out a clear picture for you of the market […]
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We are so glad you asked! In real estate, the outer ring is the term used to describe the broad and often undefined mindset that most home buyers go through at the beginning of their search for a new home. Often people decide they want to buy a home, but they aren’t super clear on […]
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If a buyer has the financial liquidity, they may choose to pay for a home in cash and forgo mortgaging the home. The process for paying for a home in cash works a little bit differently. The main thing to note is that: If you choose to pay cash for your home, there is a […]
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In a typical home buying transaction, you will go through both the pre-qualification and underwriting process. The pre-qualification process always precedes the full underwriting. When you are applying for a mortgage to buy a home, start by talking to your lender and have them outline all the steps you must take in order to complete […]
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The answer is simple: have your finances in order! In a hot real estate market, you have to bring a strong offer to the table when you are ready to buy. When a seller accepts an offer, they are trusting you in good faith that you have the means to complete the sale, and having […]
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Pre-qualification is one step you can take to make your home buying process go a little bit smoother. That is why one of the first items of business to get squared away when you are in the home buying process is: financial pre-qualification. Some people might think this is only relevant if you are planning […]
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The end goal of a property transaction is for both the buyer and seller to come together and say yes to both the price and terms of an offer. It’s very uncommon for either party to be completely satisfied or feel like they’ve achieved the perfect deal, because such a thing does not exist! There […]
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