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HOMEBUYING FEES
When buying a home, many buyers think they only need to have a down payment ready for closing, however, there are many other fees that have to be paid throughout the process. So what are these other costs, when are they due, and how can you prepare for them? Look for a separate post touching […]
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BROOM CLEAN CONDITION FOR SELLERS
Have you ever heard of ‘broom clean’ condition? It’s the condition in which a property legally needs to be left when a seller moves out. Here are guidelines to help you know what the requirements are in terms of how the property should be left: Fixtures: Anything attached to the walls other than artwork should stay which […]
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WHAT IS EARNEST MONEY?
What is earnest money? Earnest money is a good faith payment which shows the seller that you are serious about buying their home. It’s also part of your down payment. So for instance, if you pay 1% in earnest money (abbreviated as EM) and your total down payment is 20% then that means you’ve already […]
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BUYING DURING COVID-19
Buyers are navigating showings during COVID-19 with the help of protective gear, patience, and flexibility. The process is generally the same once you have identified the home you want unless you are from out of town. Those buyers are not likely making multiple visits here. Finding the home you want is a more thorough […]
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SELLING DURING COVID-19
Whether you are selling during COVID-19 pandemic or considering selling, read on to learn more about selling during this time. Listing consultation, marketing, showing, pricing, and closing protocols have all changed since then. It’s important to have an understand of selling in today’s world because some of this may remain as the new normal […]
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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT APPRAISALS
If the buyer is obtaining a mortgage to purchase your home then the lender will require that an appraisal be completed. The appraisal is an estimate of a property’s value. This is based on factors such as age, location, square feet, number of bedrooms & bathrooms, amenities, structural condition, and recent sales of similar […]
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LET’S MAKE AN OFFER!
The day has come when you have found your one and only. Maybe not your true love of the human variety, but you did find a home you love. Now what?! Here is some information you need to know as you move forward with writing an offer. Full legal name: You will sign […]
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MULTIPLE OFFERS – HIGHEST & BEST
What is a highest and best offer? When a seller receives multiple offers on their property, they typically ask all interested buyers to submit a final offer by a certain time and date. The idea is that this is the highest amount the buyer is willing to pay with the best terms possible. Usually there […]
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SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY SETTINGS
Have you ever seen a friend or family member post on social media about their home purchase or sale? I certainly have! Sometimes those posts include information that could benefit one party to the transaction. This is why I strongly recommend changing your privacy settings on social platforms, especially Facebook, so only your friends can […]
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