Get answers to the most common home buyer’s questions.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home or forever home, the home buying process can be overwhelming and emotional. The best way to ensure the process doesn’t get overwhelming is to be well educated and prepared. You’re not alone in this process, we’re here to help answer your questions – and remember “there’s no dumb questions”! Even experienced home buyers forget how the process works, that’s what we’re here for! Please reach out with your questions, and in the meantime here are the answers to the top frequently asked home buyer’s questions.
2024 Real Estate Brokerage in WA
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…
How much house can you afford?
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…
How much should you budget to own your own home?
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…
How do you go about finding a mortgage?
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…
How difficult is getting a mortgage with past credit problem?
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…
What are 5 common mistakes of 1st time buyers? And how to avoid them.
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…
What’s the real difference between a new home & old one?
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…
Should home buyers get a professional inspection?
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…
Is real estate a wise investment?
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…
Does a home warranty protect a buyer after purchase?
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…
Is final walk through by buyer before move in really important?
Yes, it is. The intent of a pre-closing inspection is to give the buyer one last opportunity to verify that they are getting all that was promised in the sales…
What are contingencies? Why are they important?
A “contingency,” is an escape-clause that is added in-writing to a contract which allows a buyer to back out of the transaction if certain conditions aren’t met. Some contingencies, often…
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