
The “ten commandments” of home loans
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So, you’ve been pre-approved, you found the home of your dreams, and you’re just waiting for the final underwriting and closing. It’s all good, so what could possibly go wrong?
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So, you’ve been pre-approved, you found the home of your dreams, and you’re just waiting for the final underwriting and closing. It’s all good, so what could possibly go wrong?
Once you’ve found the home you wish to purchase, you’ll need to determine what you are willing to offer. There are several basic negotiating strategies:
Even in today’s buyer’s market, searching for a home can be a challenge. With so many short sales and foreclosures on the market, there are both pitfalls and opportunities behind every door. Continue Reading
Whether you’re purchasing a new or used property, it’s a good idea to have a professional inspection and to make your offer contingent on the inspection. Continue Reading
Foreclosures used to be every buyer’s nightmare—until short sales came along. A short sale occurs when the amount of the homeowner’s mortgage is higher than the home’s market value. Continue Reading
Are you aware of how many professionals it will take to help you find, finance and close on your new home? It actually takes a whole team of experts. Let’s look at who they are.
If you’ve been reading the newspapers or listening to TV news, you’ve heard the songs of woe regarding today’s real estate market. But those songs of woe are mostly for sellers.
People of all ages are attracted to condos, co-ops and townhomes—shared-ownership housing—because of the many benefits they offer, from low-maintenance to an extra sense of security. Continue Reading
You’ll probably get lots of advice from family and friends when buying your first home, but here’s one additional piece of advice to consider: Think ahead. Continue Reading
Twin Cities Real Estate will help you navigate the real estate market in the Metro area. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, this blog will offer helpful tips and sound advice from Janet Contursi, a licensed Realtor® with more than 10 years’ experience. Janet specializes in residential property, and has experience with short sales and foreclosures. Continue Reading