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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 PetersonMortgage Industry Conferences
Date Conference Title Host Location Web site Jan. 14 to Jan. 18 Educational Summit & Workshop MISMO One Ocean Resort, Atlanta Beach, Fla. www.mismo.org Jan....
Mortgage Daily Staff
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
An inspection report, especially on an older home can be quite extensive. It usually carefully designed to be clear, easy to understand and helpful to...
Jennifer Chiongbian
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
A home inspection is very different from a home appraisal inspection. Inexperienced real estate salespeople sometimes do not understand the difference. Although real estate professionals...
Jennifer Chiongbian
How to Make an Offer on a House
When you’re ready to officially make an offer and start negotiations, both stress and paperwork may begin to build. However, each can be significantly alleviated...
Sarah Peterson
Analyzing Comparable Homes Before Making an Offer
When buying a home, it’s important to get a thorough understanding of the property’s fair market value. Real estate trends and statistics are constantly fluctuating...
Sarah Peterson
How To Pick the Right Real Estate Agent
Picking the right real estate agent is like picking the right team captain to head your real estate team. Not only do they know how...
Jennifer Chiongbian
Tips When Going To Open Houses
House hunting is a unique experience. Unlike other purchases, it’s not something you can simply return if it’s not what you expected. After you get...
Sarah Peterson
Real Estate Agent Commission and Fees: What Are They and Who Pays?
Real estate broker fees for both the buying and the selling broker are typically paid for by the seller. Most of the broker fees hover...
Jennifer Chiongbian
How Much of a Down Payment Do I Need
Typical conventional loans require a 20% down payment. This increases your chances of approval. If your home is $300,000, you will need $60,000 for a...
Jennifer Chiongbian