Get pre-approved to buy a property is useful for a couple of reasons, including: Knowing your credit and being aware of any potential issues. Knowing your maximum spending ability vs. your ideal spending budget is useful to consider. Having a pre-approval letter can reassure the seller that you can qualify for the loan amount. Part […]

Are you buying a house and wonder how to choose a home warranty? Here are a couple of thoughts for you to consider. What is a home warranty? When a home warranty is part of a real estate transaction it is typically a one-year service agreement. This is typically paid in full through escrow when […]

Home inspections are a crucial part of buying real estate. The home inspection period in the standard AAR purchase contract allows …

An escrow company is a neutral third party that holds the buyers’ earnest money and oversees the contract terms. It is important to know that if there is a conflict between any of the preprinted terms and added written language, the written word will prevail. The buyer will offer earnest money to show the seller […]