You are thinking you may want to buy a house. What should first time home buyers know? Many people buy a house very few times in their life. Its a big decision and lots of money is involved. Home buying for anyone can be a stressful process, but can certainly be full of missteps for a first time home buyer. Buying a home can be complicated on many levels. First their is the legal side of buying the home. Then there is actually looking for homes that suit your … Continue reading...
What Every Home Inspector Wished Their Home Buyers Knew
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article What Every Mortgage Originator Wish Their Home Buyers Knew. It was wildly popular article and I thought I would follow up with What Every Home Inspector Wished Their Home Buyers Knew. As part of the home buying process you should have a home inspection. This is really your opportunity to get a good overview of the house. A home inspector will lay out the condition of the house as it sits, as well as explain short term and long term … Continue reading...
Is the House You Are Buying Just A Pig with Lipstick?
Buying house is fun and exciting. It is one of the largest purchase you will probably make in your lifetime and you want it just perfect. With all the DIY home shows, flip it shows and real estate reality shows its easy to get caught up to the glitz and glam of remodeled kitchens, laminate floors, beautifully renovated baths, the patio with the built in fire pit, etc..... If it is sparkly, shiny and new it is easy to let that eye candy catch your attention and pull your … Continue reading...
Putting Your Home Back On the Market After a Buyer’s Home Inspection
It disheartening to prepare your home, coordinate showings and negotiate an offer to then to have to put your home back on the market because your buyer pulled out of the deal because of home inspections issues. Yet it happens. Having to put your home back on the market because of a buyer backing out because of home inspections issues is certainly a disappointment it also have some detrimental effects to the sale of your home. Today we will discuss putting your home back on the … Continue reading...
Get Ready for Your Home Inspection- You Only Have One Shot
You have put an offer in on a home that was accepted!! Congratulations. There is probably no doubt you decided you should have a home inspection on your new home before closing. Today we will talk about how to get ready for your home inspection. Your home inspection is your last line of defense in insuring your home is safe and sound when you move in as well as alerting you to any repairs they may need to be done immediately or in the near future. I won't go into depth … Continue reading...
Should I Get A Home Inspection Before Buying?
Home buyers will frequently ask "should I get a home inspection before buying?" The answer is certainly very specific to the circumstances. In most cases, I would certainly recommend that a home inspections is done. Why Should I get a Home Inspection Before Buying? Buying a home for many is not something that is done very often. You take the time to get properly financed financed for your home purchase, search for homes then finally put in an offer. Ont op of it all, … Continue reading...