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Step 7 to Buying a Home: The Inspections

Once you have a signed contract, you’ll want to schedule your home inspections.  Typically, you’ll have 7-10 days to do whatever inspections you want.  These inspections might include: home, termite, radon, mold, lead-based paint, well and septic, etc. To allow enough time to complete your inspections and review the report, ...

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Step 4 to Buying a Home: Finding the Right Home

I’m sure by this point you’re very excited to find your new home. You’ve chosen your Realtor (me!) and have your pre-approval letter.  Now comes step 4, finding the right home. When considering your new home you want to make the choice to buy a home that meets your needs ...

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Step 1 to Buying a Home: Find a Realtor

Buying a home is a very exciting time.  It’s also probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Having the right real estate professional on your side can make a world of difference. Most homes on the market are listed for sale with an agent who represents them and makes sure ...

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Step 8 to Buying a Home: The Appraisal

Congratulations! If you’ve gotten this far it means time for the appraisal. Your mortgage lender will order the appraisal. Generally the cost is somewhere between $350 – $500 and is paid by you prior to the home being appraised.  It is considered part of your closing costs.  You’ll want to ...

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Step 5 to Buying a Home: Important Information and Tips for Viewing Homes

Now that you’ve found some properties you’re interested in, we will be heading out soon to see them! Important Information Get pre-approved! Most sellers require you are pre-approved before viewing their home. Schedule showings in advance.  When possible, try to give 24 hours notice. Consider the time of day. If ...

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Step 3 to Buying a Home: 10 Financial Actions to AVOID During the Homebuying Process

Congratulations!  You’ve been pre-approved for a home loan and you’re on your way to turning your dream of owning a home into a reality. But hold on, there is one very important “next step” and it is actually something you SHOULDN’T do. Your mortgage pre-approval was granted to you based ...

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