An Open Letter to Home Buyers – by Petra Norris, Broker, Owner You’ve probably caught wind of the recent lawsuit and subsequent settlement involving NAR and other brokerage defendants. Among the buzz, you might have heard the notion that sellers are no longer obligated to cover the costs of your… Read more »
Real Estate Terminology and Lingo Explained!
Understanding real estate can be a tricky business. So if you are buying or selling a house and are hearing a bunch of terminology and lingo you don’t understand, you are not alone. You probably don’t deal with real estate regularly, so it makes sense there are certain terms you… Read more »
Do You Really Need Title Insurance?
Are you trying to buy a home or a vacant lot? If so, you’ve probably been told you need to get title insurance…right? But do you really need title insurance? Here we are going to define what is title insurance, if you need it, how much it costs, the benefits of title… Read more »
The Dangers of Writing Multiple Offers at the Same Time
Have you been trying and trying to buy a house but to no avail? Have you been putting in offers on home after home and keep losing them to someone else? If so, you are not alone, it seems as if this has become the new normal for home buying… Read more »
Should I Hire a Buyer’s Agent?
Are you getting ready to start looking for a new home? That’s great! But do you know where to start? Are you sure? Buying a new home isn’t something you should jump into without first preparing yourself for what’s ahead. There are some pretty important things that need to be… Read more »
11 Tips on How to Win a Bidding War When Buying a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home? Have you been scouring the internet looking for that perfect home at a great price? Yep! You’re excited—we get it. But wait… Before you go any further, it would be in your best interest to develop a home buying strategy first. A home… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper
So…you’ve decided to move. That’s great! But wait—not so fast. Making the decision to move is just the first step in your journey to buying your next home. What? Can’t I just browse the home listings and pick one? Nope! Well, technically you could, but choosing a house without considering… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of a Rent-to-Own Home
Are you wanting to buy a home but are not quite ready to commit? Or perhaps you want to buy a home, but don’t have enough money for the down payment just yet. In these instances, opting for turnkey rental property or a rent-to-own home seems like the most obvious… Read more »
Should I Still Buy A Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic
These are uncertain times and with uncertain times, we will all have to adjust to doing things a bit differently for a while. However, there is no reason to panic regardless of what is happening. Yes, you might feel there is reason to panic, but what will panic really do… Read more »
Will the New FICO Score 10 Model Affect Buying A Home?
Have you heard… There is a new credit scoring model called the FICO Score 10. OK, so what is the new FICO Score 10 and how will it affect me and my ability to buy a home? First, let’s take a look at the old FICO Score 9 model. Then… Read more »
The Top Home Buying Trends for the Last Quarter of 2019 and Into 2020
Yep, it’s that time of year again when we start to look over the first half of the year or so in retrospect, try to decide how the rest of this year will play out and begin speculating and planning for the year ahead. Ahhh…memories, resolutions, and future goals. You… Read more »
What Documents Are Needed When Applying for a Mortgage?
Are you ready to buy a home? I’ll bet you’re pretty excited…right? But wait…not so fast. You’ll need to try your best not to put the cart before the horse. While buying a new home is exciting, it’s also a long journey that’s going to require your active participation if you… Read more »