What is Earnest Money and How Much Do I Need?

So, what is earnest money? Earnest money is a good faith estimate that buyers put down when they make an offer seating they are serious about buying the property and they’re willing to put money down on it. It’s basically a deposit so that the seller cannot accept any other offers from other potential buyers.…

How to Make the Most of Your Open House Visit

Visiting an Open House? Here’s How to Make the Most of that Visit Open houses to the runaround as being not that beneficial when it comes to selling the home but if you are a buyer that loves touring open houses here are some ways to make the most of your open house. It’s a…

Should I Close Before the End of the Year?

The end of the year is just a couple of weeks away and you might be wondering if you should closure loan before the of the year late? Are there any benefits to closing before December 31? If you’re escrow or title company has given you the option of closing before the end of the…

How Do I Know I’m Getting a Good Deal?

How do I know I’m getting a good real estate deal? When buying a home, the perfect home may be a dream, but there are some things to look for to know whether or not you’ve made or are going to make a good purchase. Check out these 4 things when looking for a house…

Getting Ready to Buy? Do This First

If 2017 is going to be your year to buy a house, whether it’s your first home or you are a repeat buyer, you can start to get your finances in order now so that when it does come time to buy you ready to go. We want all of our buyers to be comfortable…

7 Open House Red Flags to Know Before Touring Open Houses

7 Open House Red Flags to Know Before Touring Open Houses

The weather is perfect is a great time to be browsing open houses and touring neighborhoods. However, if you are there are some serious red flags  on the home you should know about when looking at these open houses.  #1. Multiple homes for sale in the neighborhood. If more than 20% of the homes in…