Making an Offer You finally found the perfect home and it’s time to place an offer. Your real estate agent will guide you through this process, but as the buyer, you have the final say in the offer ...
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When you close a loan, don’t be surprised to see your mailbox explode with Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI) offers. These offers follow closing on a new home purchase, a refinance, or even a Home Equity Line of Credit. ...
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What is Pre-Approval/Pre-Qualification? A Pre-Qualification letter is one of the most important documents you need when shopping for a home. Some real estate agents will not even show you houses without one. Certain states require buyers to have ...
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Here are some quick shopping tips to help make the process easier This is the fun part where you and your real estate agent will look at homes. It is easy to get overwhelmed during this part of ...
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When preparing to buy a house, whether it is your first home or your tenth, it’s crucial to know the current state of your finances. This includes setting your budget, making good credit decisions and getting prequalified for ...
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Part of the E5 Homebuyers Guide reviews home inspections and why they are a good investment. Many first-time homebuyers are overwhelmed with the process, especially the challenge of identifying a house’s red flags to know what areas might ...
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Once your house is under contract, the loan process gets going. It can be a stressful time to try and keep track of everything while packing up your things and preparing to move. As part of the E5 ...
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The location of your new home will do just as much, if not more, for the future value of your investment as the house itself. It also affects your everyday life. Keep these things in mind when choosing ...
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Things You Should Look For When Shopping For a Home Before looking at houses, decide if you’re willing to make any major repairs that might be needed, such as structural, roofing, or plumbing. Pay attention to clues on ...
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