Closing Costs
There are fees and expenses associated with mortgages that must be paid by the closing date for closing costs, and pre-paid items, in addition to the down payment. These amounts can vary according to the type of loan, mortgage company, customary practices of the area, Continue Reading
Buyers-Make Your Home Offer the Most Appealing
The median sales price dipped 0.2% to $363,000 and there are 2.6 months supply of homes on the market compared to 1.7 months a year ago. "Inventory levels are still at historic lows, and consequently, multiple offers are returning on a good number of Continue Reading
Home Inspections & What to Expect
Inspections are intended to identify non-working items or issues, not meant to be a list of repairs the seller is expected to make before closing. Continue Reading
Home Warranties Improve Marketability
Home warranties provide an added level of "peace of mind" for the buyer during this period of lower sales and affordability issues Continue Reading
Getting Comfortable with Mortgage Rates
The biggest shock to homebuyers is the soaring mortgage rates of 2022 that doubled in one year resulting in approximately 15 million mortgage ready buyers displaced from the market due to affordability issues. As of February 23, 2023, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage was Continue Reading
Previous insurance claims could affect the premiums on your new home
A CLUE report can identify insurance claims on a home to discover whether repairs were done properly. Continue Reading