So you’ve finally found the home of your dreams, submitted an offer and the seller has accepted. Now comes the tricky part—getting your loan to go through. From offer to close of escrow, the home-buying process can be tedious at best, especially if your interest rate has changed. How does a lender determine the interest […]

Pre-approval is one of the most important steps in the home buying process. Whether you’re buying a home from for sale by owner listings, purchasing a first home, or investing in vacation property, you should apply for a loan and receive approval from a lender before searching for that perfect home. Here are some reasons […]

A lot of people ask, “Are relocation house purchases a good deal?” If you’re asking this question, you are most likely interested in purchasing a house from a relocation company. By buying a house from a relocation firm, often called a “relo,” you can get a good deal if you take a few precautions as […]

Predictions are comforting. They are the reason we check the weather before a vacation and why we research sporting events before we place our bets. Even if the predictions are wrong, we like to be prepared for what’s next – or at least think we are. Housing trends are the same. After three tumultuous years, […]

Buying your first home can be a difficult process – especially if you don’t ask the right questions ahead of time. According to Kimberly Palmer, key contributor to U.S. News & World Report, a critical mistake first-time buyers make is overlooking hidden costs that could have been revealed prior to making a purchase decision. Determining […]