WHY THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH MATTERS BEFORE YOU GET THE KEYS

WHY THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH MATTERS BEFORE YOU GET THE KEYS You're almost there. The paperwork is nearly complete. Closing is approaching. Then comes the final walk-through. This is an important opportunity for the buyer to take another look at the property before closing. The purpose isn't to start

CONTINGENCIES EXPLAINED: THE PROTECTIONS BUYERS SHOULD UNDERSTAND

CONTINGENCIES EXPLAINED: THE PROTECTIONS BUYERS SHOULD UNDERSTAND When you read a real estate contract, you may see the word contingency. It can sound complicated, but the basic idea is important: A contingency is a condition that must be satisfied according to the terms of the contract. Different c

CASH OFFER VS. FINANCED OFFER: WHAT SELLERS REALLY LOOK AT

CASH OFFER VS. FINANCED OFFER: WHAT SELLERS REALLY LOOK AT When selling a home, you may assume the highest offer automatically wins. Not always. Sellers often look at the entire offer, not just the purchase price. For example, a cash offer may have an advantage because it doesn't depend on mortgage

PRE-APPROVAL VS. PRE-QUALIFICATION: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

PRE-APPROVAL VS. PRE-QUALIFICATION: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? You may hear buyers say they're “pre-qualified” or “pre-approved.” They sound similar. They're not necessarily the same thing. A pre-qualification is generally an initial assessment based on information provided by the borrower. A pre-approv