Archive for: June 2007

How much is your home worth and how does it compare to other nearby homes?

To answer these questions, you could hire an appraiser or a real estate agent. But those options cost money. And what if you’re just curious and …

Now that you have moved in to your new home, you want to enjoy yourself. That’s not so easy with 1,000 boxes left to unpack. (At least it seems like 1,000 boxes.)

Setting up the inside and outside of your home …

You’ve spent months searching for a new home. You did your homework, narrowed your list and finally selected your dream home. You negotiated the price. You secured financing for your new home. You had the home inspected to make sure …

In real estate “Closing” is the term for completing the deal and transferring a home or property from a seller to a buyer. (It’s also known as the “settlement” or “escrow” in various parts of the country.)

So when you go to the closing …

The news of your real estate closing has finally arrived from your lender: You have received final loan approval for the purchase of your new home. That means that the lender has approved you for the amount you need to …

You got pre-approved for a home loan when you started looking for a new home. Once you got serious about finding a new home, you hooked up with a mortgage broker and officially applied for a home loan. You were …

Do you need a real estate attorney to help complete your home purchase? Is it worth the expense? How does hiring a real estate attorney help you? What could happen if you go without a real estate attorney?

There are all …

Adequate homeowners insurance  is require buy your lender before the final closing and settlement when you buy a new home or existing home. Lenders require homeowners insurance to mitigate the risk of major casualties that could devalue the home and their …

If you are a home buyer looking for homes for sale, the last thing you want to worry about is what could go wrong after the closing and after moving in. A home warranty can help expedite the sale of a …

A home inspection can ease your mind about the home you have your eye on buying or a house inspection can reveal untold secrets that can cause you to walk away.

When we say “home inspection,” we are talking about a professional …