5 Things You Should Never Do After Applying For A Mortgage
Finally, after months of browsing at homes online and attending open houses and showings, you found the perfect home to buy. Congratulations! You've applied for a mortgage and now you can’t wait to settle and decorate. However, until you’ve closed on the house and have the keys in ...
Which Real Estate Documents Should You Keep After Closing?
When you purchase a home, you need to sign an enormous pile of mortgage and closing documents, where each document can total hundreds of pages or more. The huge dilemma: they will likely take up a huge part of your storage space, so you may not want to file all of it. However, you also don't ...
Here's What You Need To Know About the Mortgage Underwriting Process
When going through the mortgage approval process, one aspect you need to keep in mind is underwriting. Once you've been pre-approved for a loan your application moves from the desk of your loan officer to the mortgage underwriter who will further investigate your financial profile to make sure ...
7 Signs You're Ready To Stop Renting and Finally Buy Your First Home
While there's certainly a huge debate on renting vs buying a home, no one could argue that it’s a major decision for many people. Some say renting is like throwing money down the drain and you’re just paying off someone else’s mortgage. Others insist that there’s no way ...
Practical Tips on Home Buying from 5 Awesome Movies
Without a doubt, our favorite movies are the ones we can relate to in one way or another. And whether you're buying a home or starting your house search, it’s a good thing to know that there are movies you can definitely relate to. A lot of movies touch on real estate, even if they do so ...
6 Bizarre Real Estate Laws Across the U.S.
When it comes to laws in the United States, every state is different, especially when it comes to real estate and property management. But there are also real estate laws that are nothing short of bizarre or just downright weird and humorous. If you're looking to move to any of these cities or ...
Here's Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Pre-approval
Even if you're not in a competitive real estate market where you need to do everything to stand out, a mortgage pre-approval is your key to understanding your budget, help you speed up the process, and prove to the real estate world that you are serious about buying your dream home. ...
The Pros And Cons of Purchasing A Rural Property
Rural properties are usually associated with the great outdoors, an escape from metropolitan areas where everything is loud and fast-paced. But even if this is the most popular reason why people see rural homes as a perfect investment for retirement, some buyers get attracted to them without ...
The 4 Biggest Myths That Are Holding Back Home Buyers
Buying a home for the first time can be confusing and intimidating. More so if many of the things you believe turn out to be myths that only hinder you from starting your home search or making an offer on a home. We're here to help you clear those misconceptions so you’ll have the right ...
The Great Divide: Should You Buy A Single-Family House Or A Condo?
For many first-time home buyers, it could be a real struggle to decide which type of residence is best to purchase. You may find yourself debating whether to buy your “dream house”, or own a condo unit and enjoy its inclusive perks and amenities. Too bad there is no such thing as a ...
Top Qualities To Look For in A Short Sales Agent
When searching for a real estate agent that would help you purchase your first property on a short sale, it's best to remember the three main qualities they should have: Experience, Good Reputation, and Local Expertise. The short sale process could take as much as four to five times the amount ...
Thinking of Buying A Home With Cash? Here are the Pros and Cons
Can you imagine your life as a homeowner without a mortgage? It's entirely possible if you buy a home with cash!That’s right. You don’t have to be a millionaire or a retiree to purchase with cash. In fact, these deals are surprisingly common and provide certain advantages over ...
Should You Hire A Realtor When Buying New Construction Home?
There are unmistakably unique allures built into every newly constructed home: the window for personal customization sits open, wide as it ever will. A bevy of brand new appliances, amenities and of-the-moment upgrades come ready for you and your family to experience. Lest we forget the most ...
Turning Foreclosure Homes Into Profit
Do you find yourself attending open houses or looking in the classified ads when you're thinking of upgrading to a new house? You might even have a real estate agent's number handy so you could have them show you new homes. But have you ever considered checking on foreclosure listings? Rather ...