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When Can I Move in and How Do I Get the Keys?
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...
Sarah Peterson
The Down Payment Versus Closing Costs: What’s the Difference?
There are all types of fees associated with purchasing a home. It can be daunting process not understanding how to make heads or tails with...
Jennifer Chiongbian
What Do Attorneys Do in a Real Estate Transaction?
Responsibilities of a Real Estate Attorney Reviewing documents – such as purchase agreements, title documents, mortgage docs, transfer documents and typically represents a buyer or...
Jennifer Chiongbian
What is Homeowners Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
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...
Jennifer Chiongbian
Closing on a House: What to Expect and Closing Day Tips
Your train has finally arrived at the station. Congratulations you have made it to the closing table after months of house hunting, jumping through the...
Jennifer Chiongbian
What Happens if the Home’s Appraised Value Is Less Than My Offer?
The Buyer Home Appraisal Comes in Low This is a rather common nuisance that can throw a monkey wrench in the middle of negotiations or...
Jennifer Chiongbian
Benefits of a Home Appraisal
A home appraisal inspection is not the same as a home inspection. The home appraisal inspector works for the bank that will be lending you...
Jennifer Chiongbian
Understanding Your Real Estate Contract
Real estate contract, purchase agreement, sale agreement, purchase contract – what do they all mean? These terms are actually referring to the same thing –...
Sarah Peterson
How To Win a Bidding War on a House
When supply is low and demand is high, it’s important to arm yourself with an awareness and expectation that the house of your dreams may...
Sarah Peterson
Tips for Negotiating the Price and Responding To a Counteroffer
The path to homeownership involves a deep look into your financials, extensive market research, a homebuying dream team, negotiations with sellers, and so much more....
Sarah Peterson
Understanding Your Home Inspection Report
How to read a home inspection report? A home inspection report, especially on an older home can be quite extensive. It usually carefully designed to...
Jennifer Chiongbian
What Does a Home Inspector Do?
A home inspection report is very different from a home appraisal inspection. Inexperienced real estate salespeople sometimes do not understand the difference. Although real estate...
Jennifer Chiongbian