First Time Home Buyer

How To Save On Closing Costs As A Buyer

Buying a house is one of the most expensive purchases most people will ever make. The total price can be staggering, but it’s paid out over many months, so it feels more doable. But on closing day, you’ll be hit with quite a few upfront fees and costs that need to be in your budget. Many buyers aren’t aware of the “sticker shock” of all the extra fees that come due at closing. These average out to roughly 3% to 4% of the home price. It might not sound like a lot of money. But on a $200,000 … Continue reading...

Appraisal Gap- Get Your Dream Home Under Contract!

The beginning half of 2021 has been a red hot market seller's market. Low inventory and low-interest rates is making competition fierce among homebuyers in just about every market in the United States. Having good financing may no longer be good enough to secure the home of your dreams. Many buyers are finding themselves in a bidding war and willing to pay more than the list price. But, buyers arent just offering above the sale price, they are willing to remove their home inspection contingency, … Continue reading...

Why Should You Need A Realtor To Buy Or Sell A Home?

The question of whether you need a REALTOR to sell or buy a home is often controversial. But we think it is needed. The main thing is that you must clearly understand what you expect from working with a realtor. What can a realtor be entrusted or entrusted with? We will help you figure it out. What do you have to do: It seems that the transaction is simple: Find a home or buyer Draw up a sales contract Register a deal Make a calculation You can handle the home selling process - if you have … Continue reading...

First Time Home Buyer In Massachusetts (MA) – 5 Step Guide [2021]

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Buying your first home is a big deal. As a first time home buyer in MA, there is much you need to know. You don’t have to buy your first Massachusetts home alone. There are some great real estate professionals to help you get the job done. Your real estate team will include a REALTOR representing you, a mortgage broker, a home inspector and a real estate attorney. All of the professionals have the experience to guide you effortlessly through the process of purchasing your first … Continue reading...

What To Know About Easements and Right of Ways

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Last night I wrapped up a property showing with a buyer client of mine. During the showing, we discovered there was an easement with the property. As a home buyer, it may be more common than you think to run into an easement or right of way over the land of a home you are thinking of buying. It is also not uncommon for sellers to be completely unaware that they have easements or rights of ways that run with their land. As a seller, you can avoid some last-minute issues by disclosing any … Continue reading...

USPS Change of Address

Changing your address is just part of moving. It doesn't matter if you are moving from apartment to apartment, buying your first home, or moving up to a bigger home. The fact is, amongst all that chaos, you need to notify the United States Post Office of your change of address so your important mail can follow you to your new location. Once you submit the form it will take 10 to 14 days for your mail forwarding to start with the USPS. How To Change Your Address With The USPS There … Continue reading...

Everything You Need To Know When Moving With A Storage Pod

Buying a new home means moving. And when it comes to moving you have a ton of different options to consider, packing and moving yourself, renting a U-haul and hiring labor, hiring a moving company, using a storage pod, etc... There a ton of options when you move and finding the balance between convenience and cost will require a little homework. Using storage pods to make your move has some advantages that other moving methods don't have. A storage pod rental can be a great choice if … Continue reading...

The Home Buying Process- A Road Map for Success

Putting The Home Buying Process To Work For You If you are a first-time homebuyer or haven't bought a home in a while, it might be time to step back and look at the home buying process and the home buying process timeline. Having an understanding of how long it takes and the steps it takes to buy a home will help you make the most of your home purchase. Of course, the home buying process has many twists and turns and the experience is different for everyone. But I will approach … Continue reading...

19 KILLER Questions To Ask When Buying a House

Buying a home can be scary. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a move-up buyer or a downsizer there is so much to know about buying a house. Often we get so caught up in the house we forget to consider other things. Let's look at some questions to ask when buying a house. There are certainly a number of questions you can ask when buying a home. This list of questions a home buyer can ask either themselves, the seller or an agent will certainly get you started on … Continue reading...

How To Buy A House With Bad Credit

It is tough enough to buy a house under the best of circumstances. But add bad credit to the buying process and you add another layer of difficulty to buying a home. Let's take a look at how to buy a house with bad credit. It doesn't matter if you are trying to buy a foreclosed home with bad credit, you are a first-time homebuyer with bad credit or are moving up or down with bad credit, your sub-optimal credit score will be a stumbling block for you. So, can you buy a house with bad … Continue reading...