How long does it take to close on a home purchase? If you are a cash buyer theoretically you can close as soon as you like. If you intend to finance your purchase with a mortgage the process can take a bit longer. Average Purchase Closing Time : 30 Days Nationwide, as demand and competition for homes for […]
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What Home Buyers Need to Know About Title Insurance
The process of buying a home is complicated. Consumers can become confused and frustrated with the mounds of paperwork and documents to sign. Fees show up at closing that can sometimes surprise the buyer however, as your buyers agent we will be there to assist you through every step of the process and handle all of the […]
Waiting Period After a Short Sale
Across the country home values have fallen 33% since their peak in 2006. In light of such it’s no surprise that many Americans today have a short sale in their credit histories. With many wanting to become homeowners again, a question we commonly receive is when can I buy a house after a short sale? First and […]
What’s The Best Mobile Real Estate Search App
Search On-the-go with Real Estate Apps Today almost 90% of real estate consumers use the internet as part of their home search efforts. As consumers we are utilizing the internet more than ever, and it’s extending far beyond the traditional desktop. Handheld mobile devices have changed the way we access the web dramatically, and this […]
How Accurate are Zillow Zestimates?
Click here or image above to play video https://youtu.be/siTPLLX9wPc Since its launch in 2006, Zillow has taken heat over its Zestimates. Many homeowners have complained that the company’s automated home valuations don’t accurately reflect the true value of their homes. A formal complaint was also filed with the Federal Trade Commission alleging Zillow is misleading […]
How to Fight and Avoid a Low Appraisal
Thinking of buying or selling a home? Even when both sides agree on a price, the deal could fall apart thanks to an under-appraisal. Short appraisals typically arise in a declining housing market because the lack of recent comparable area homes sales, or “comps,” making it difficult for appraisers to determine the current market value […]
Search For Homes In Columbus, Ohio – Search The MLS
Columbus, Ohio MLS Search– Search the most updated MLS database for real estate listings in Columbus. If you’re looking for a home this is where you’ll want to start! View the area’s newest properties and open houses and be the first to see new homes on the market. Search for homes using any combination […]
How to Choose A Neighborhood
The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle and the enjoyment of your home. The convenience, safety, and available amenities in the area all play their part. Price is just an opener The average selling price of homes in a neighborhood is a fairly good indication of overall desirability, but don’t put […]
Think You’re Ready To Buy A Home? A Home Purchase Plan
Get your house in order before you start shopping for a home. Here’s what you need to do, and when. Buying a home is a complicated process, and it can be particularly daunting for the first-timer. The following timeline starts one year before you hope to start seriously shopping for a home. This is an […]
Home Sweet Homeownership Tax Breaks
Homeownership comes with many benefits not the least of which are the home related expenses you can deduct. Along with the joy of ownership, come some important new tax considerations. Everyone knows that owning a home is the American dream, but did you know that borrowing to pay for one is a taxpayer’s dream? As […]