Common Issues With Older Homes Are you considering buying an old house? Buying an old home may allow you to live in a stylish, affordable piece of history. Unfortunately, it can also bring many issues you may not be prepared for. What seems like a great deal initially may cost way more than you bargained […]

Understanding The Basics of TRID Have you heard of TRID and what it means to buy a home? TRID in real estate is something many are unfamiliar with. Unless you work as a loan officer, chances are you are unfamiliar with the documents used when taking out a mortgage. TRID stands for TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures. […]

Get a Good Credit Score When Buying a Home Are you wondering what a good credit score for buying a house is? A healthy credit score is a vital factor when buying a house. A good credit score can mean the difference between getting the most favorable interest rate and terms from a mortgage lender. […]

Understanding Your Credit Scores When Buying a House Checking your credit score in advance of buying a house is essential. Have you checked your credit score recently? If not, you should. When it comes time to buy a house, you will be looking for a mortgage if you are like most people. Getting a loan […]

Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home A mortgage is one of the most significant financial responsibilities you’ll acquire. Despite this, there are still some major mortgage mistakes many people make every day. To buy a house, you should do your best to avoid these pitfalls. Your mortgage will be with you for probably […]

How to Deal With Your Homeowners Association Many folks want to know if you can refuse to join a homeowners association or if a homeowners association can kick you out. These questions are often asked because of an unpleasant experience with an HOA. Knowing how to deal with a homeowners association is probably something most […]

The Role of a Real Estate Title Company As if real estate wasn’t confusing enough. When you think you have a handle on all the professionals and the organizations, along comes someone or something else to let you know there’s always more to learn. When you are a first-time home buyer, one of those items […]

How To Compete With A Cash Real Estate Offer Do you want to know how to beat a cash offer on the house? Whenever real estate markets turn to favor sellers, the odds of being up against multiple offers for a home increase. The chance of a bidding war increases exponentially in a hot market. […]

What to Know About Buying Houses at Auction Are you wondering if an auction for houses could be an excellent avenue to purchase a property? One of the questions home buyers often ask is how real estate auctions work. The question is often asked because they want to know how to buy a house at […]

How Much is The Average Down Payment on a House? Are you wondering what the average down payment on a house is? If so, you are not alone. Over my thirty-seven years as a real estate agent, many people have asked what’s normal. Many things can be mysterious when you have never purchased a home. […]