Applying for a Mortgage? Avoid These Common Mistakes
February 15, 2013
in Home Buying Guide, Mortgage Loans | Tagged buyer, buying, credit, homebuyer, loan, mortgage, preapproval, preapproved, real estate, scoreIf you’re a first-time buyer, an itch to start looking at homes typically starts just after you make the decision to buy. The feeling may be so overwhelming that it’s the very first thing you do. That’s mistake number one: Looking at homes without knowing how much you can spend on a home isn’t just […]
The Real Estate Transaction: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
December 14, 2012
in Home Buying Guide, Tips When Selling a Home | Tagged agent, appraisal, buying, inspection, preapproval, problems, purchase, real estate, sale, selling, transaction“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” While Edward Murphy was referring to the use of new measurement devices, his rule can be aptly applied to the real estate transaction without a hiccup. From the very first step – getting preapproved for a mortgage – to choosing a real estate agent to the close […]
- Fact #1
Typical national real estate web sites may only cover 20% of what is for sale in a particular location and many display homes already sold.
- Fact #2
Only a broker or agent affiliated sites can give you the most up-to-date home listings.
- Fact #3
You can see all the listings that real estate agents see by searching locally on a broker or agent site.
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