2024 brings some new rules and regulations to real estate transactions in WA State. Most notably is the requirement for buyers and sellers to enter into a written services agreement [...]
There are several ways to gauge how much you can afford to spend on a house. But, before you go house-hunting, get pre-qualified for a mortgage so you’ll know in [...]
Aside from the down payment, the three largest expenditures involved with the purchase of a home are usually your monthly mortgage payment, insurance and taxes. Obviously, the amount of your [...]
The commotion of house hunting is finally over. You found just the right house, and your offer has been accepted. It was a great buy. Now, just one more hurdle-getting [...]
10. You’re ready to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage payment, and start building wealth of your own. 9. You could use the property tax and mortgage interest deductions. 8. You [...]
Credit problems can make it harder to qualify, but it’s quite possible for buyers with poor credit to obtain a home loan. Anyone who has had a financial problem-whether it [...]
STEP 1 – DEFINE NEEDS FOR YOUR NEW HOME Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home! Your first step toward buying your new home will be to analyze [...]
A good home-buying decision is one that fits your lifestyle and your budget-a house you’ll be able to resell when the time is right. Sound simple? Not always. Five common [...]
Sold house sign in Midwest suburban setting. Focus on sign. 1. Are you a full-time professional Realtor®? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have [...]
In the past, real estate agents always represented the seller, whether the agent helped a seller to market and sell a home or helped a buyer find and purchase a [...]
While each offers its own style and charm, the difference usually boils down to two things: 1. How the home fits into the buyer’s lifestyle. 2. The condition of the [...]
People generally have two kinds of needs during a home purchase. First are the transactional needs, such as searching for a home, obtaining financing, negotiating the terms of purchase, completing [...]
When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know: 1. Compare [...]
Definitely. Hiring a professional home inspector can save a great deal of grief for buyers. The one exception would be when the home is new and carries a written warranty [...]
1. Get “Pre-Approved” – Not “Pre-Qualified!”Do you want to get the best property you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating [...]
There are fewer investments that have shown a better return. However, the key to investing wisely in real estate is understanding how the industry differs from others. For example, when [...]
Sometimes. That’s because home warranties are often times misunderstood and not every warranty provides the same protection. All warranty companies are not equal, either. Warranties, of course, were designed to [...]
Less is more!If you’re new to investing or real estate and don’t know the first thing about interest rates, here’s a good tip: the higher the interest rate, the more [...]