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Maximizing Your Home Purchase: The Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Agent

Buying

Purchasing a property may be a difficult and confusing process, but working with a reliable real estate agent can make all the difference. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time property buyer, a real estate agent can offer...

Setting up the Utilities in My New House

Home Closing

All the tedious, time-consuming home closing documents have been signed, sealed, and delivered. Your belongings are packed into what seems like a million boxes and you have a solid plan to haul all your existing furniture to the new place. Just as...

When Is My First Mortgage Payment Due?

Home Closing

Navigating your way through a brand new mortgage loan can be a difficult task, especially for first time homeowners. After handing over a large sum of money for the down payment and closing costs, it’s important to pay attention to the timing of...

When Can I Move in and How Do I Get the Keys?

Home Closing

It’s no secret that the process of buying a home can be lengthy and fairly complex – between funding, making an offer, negotiating with the seller to win over the home, and ultimately setting a closing date. Although there were presumably points of...

The Down Payment Versus Closing Costs: What’s the Difference?

Closing

When you are buying a home, there are a lot of different costs to consider. One of the most important is the down payment. But what is that, and how does it compare to closing costs? In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between down...

What Do Attorneys Do in a Real Estate Transaction?

Due Dilligence

Responsibilities of a Real Estate Attorney Reviewing documents - such as purchase agreements, title documents, mortgage docs, transfer documents and typically represents a buyer or a seller. They are certified professionals who oversee the legal...

What is Homeowners Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Home Closing

Homeowners insurance is a type of insurance that provides financial protection against damages to your home, as well as your personal belongings. It is important to have homeowners insurance if you own a home, because it can help protect you from...