With inventory levels low in this competitive housing environment, some people are opting to make cash offers on homes to make their purchase agreement look more attractive to potential sellers. While this may help you get your offer accepted, there is a large pitfall you must understand. The IRS gives you a 90-day window to …
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We’ve all heard about how interest rates are at an all-time low… and how they’re expected to go up within the next couple years. But for those who may be new to the home buying market, what exactly does “all-time low” mean? Let us put it in perspective for you… take a look at why …
Spring is upon us so you might be thinking about selling your house again. In Atlanta, we finally had the first year-over-year increase in five long years. How much values increased (if they did at all) in your neighborhood depends on your specific area of Atlanta, but most of us experienced a pop in value. …
Looking to buy new before selling your current home? Buying and selling a home can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be if you know what you’re doing! In the video below I’ll walk you through 2 things to keep in mind if you’re buying a new home prior to selling your existing home. …
Getting rid of a mortgage payment sounds appealing to any homeowner, so those Bi-Weekly Payment Plans offered to you by your mortgage lender might seem like a great idea. Before signing any paperwork, however, keep in mind that a bank-managed payment plan may not be your best option for owning your home faster. How can …
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So your offer has been accepted! Now it’s time for the property to be inspected. A property inspection, HVAC inspection and environmental (asbestos, mold, radon) test should be completed to ensure that the property meets or exceeds the standards as stated in the Purchase and Sale Contract. If there are issues or discrepancies exposed, you …
Now that you have found the home you would like to buy, the time has come to make an offer. Taking into consideration the recent sales of properties in that neighborhood which are similar in size, quality, conveniences, and amenities, how much are you willing to offer for the home? Your Real Estate Consultant will …
About Real Estate Agency One of the most common misconceptions that is shared by a large number of home buyers is that when working with a Real Estate Agent, he or she will “automatically” represent you as a buyer. As we will discuss, unless this is specifically disclosed in writing, in all probability the Agent …
Advantages of Using a Real Estate Agent When you start to consider whether to purchase your first home, one of the first questions that comes to mind is, should I use a Real Estate Agent? Although it is certainly possible to do it on your own, there are several more compelling reasons to use an …
Sometimes, either by choice or for reasons out of your control, you find yourself trying to buy a new house before you sell the one you are living in. This poses two potential challenges; 1) Can you qualify for both home loans? and 2) what is the source of the down payment for the new …
