Helpful Guides: Buying a Home Archive

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Develop a relationship with a Realtor as your buyer's representative. Unlike a listing agent, whose first duty is to the seller, a buyer's representative is working only for ... [read more]

Your home buying process is well underway. The sellers accepted your offer to purchase. The home is officially under contract and you're counting down the days to closing. The lender pre-approved you,... [read more]

Both buyer and seller deserve the assurance that no funds or property will change hands until all of the instructions in the Purchase Contract have been satisfied. Buyers and sellers submit signed doc... [read more]

1. A fire destroys only the house, and improvements. The ground is left. A defective title may take away not only the house but the land on which it stands. Title insurance protects you against such l... [read more]

You've signed the contract and are looking forward to moving into your new home, but there are a few steps that cannot be overlooked. By following these easy steps, you will ensure yourself a smooth m... [read more]

Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to consid... [read more]

˜DEATH, DIVORCE & MOVING are the three most stressful experiences in life. There are two very different kinds of needs that people have while moving. First there are the transactional needs... [read more]

By Jim Messenger
Get your offer in before others arrive. The old adage that the "early bird gets the worm" applies here. Your agent is in constant contact with other agents who just got a ... [read more]

A real estate buyer's agent represents the consumer who is purchasing a property in the transaction. This agent owes full responsibility and loyalty to the homebuyer. He or she has solely the buyer's ... [read more]