Category Archives: For Buyers

Selling a Home to a Buyer With a Home To Sell

In today’s “move-up” housing market, many buyers commonly have to sell their current home before they can purchase a new one. To protect themselves, a buyer will typically submit their offer making the purchase contingent on the sale of their current residence. While many sellers are reluctant to consider offers with such a contingency, this out of fear it will take months […]




Home Amenities that are Likely to Grow in Demand

When selling a home, you need to understand the current consumer expectations and lifestyles. While some trends come and go, others remain popular for years and certain amenities that home buyers now consider “nice-to-have” may soon move into the “must-have” category in the coming years. Regardless of which category these features fall into for a buyer, […]




Perks of Buying a Home in the Fall-Winter

It’s that time of year and as we close out a summer marked by rising home prices and limited supply, many buyers expect the common end-of-season slowdown. The change of season doesn’t mean activity drops off completely – in fact, fall’s arrival presents opportunities for homebuyers, in part due to a “back-to-school mentality”. If you’re a prospective homebuyer, […]


Is it Legal for a Seller to Shop Offers?

As multiple offer situations have become common place, we real estate agents are increasingly running into situations where the seller wants to “shop” an offer. Here’s an example: a seller has received three offers to purchase their home. One of the offers is higher than the other two, but the seller prefers the closing and possession dates on […]


How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent

Buying and selling real estate is complex, and it’s imperative to select a competent, honest agent who will skillfully represent your best interests throughout the entire process of selecting, negotiating and closing on your property. Here are several things to look for and consider when selecting the real estate professional to represent you in a […]


What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a form that lists basic information about the terms of a mortgage loan for which you’ve applied. The GFE includes the estimated costs you’ll have to pay for the home loan. The Good Faith Estimate provides you with basic information about the loan including the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), […]