WHAT’S A PRE-ESCROW?
August 31, 2023
Normally the buyer gets to choose the escrow/title insurance company which means they also pay all those costs. Oftentimes, the listing agent will set up
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CO-SIGNING PITFALLS
August 31, 2023
There is an old saying that if you lend money to a friend or family member, you will likely lose the money or the relationship,
Should We Clean Up for the Appraiser?
July 21, 2023
My answer to this question has changed over the years, I used to tell my clients, “Oh, don’t bother. It won’t matter. The appraiser is
Impound Accounts
July 21, 2023
If you are getting a loan to purchase a property, your lender may require an “impound account” on your loan. An impound account is simply
What is a Multiple Counter-Offer?
July 21, 2023
Most everyone is familiar with the idea that a buyer writes an offer and then the seller can accept the offer as it’s written, reject
Home prices rose for third straight month
June 30, 2023
Home prices rose for the third straight month. If you were holding off on buying a home, waiting for another 2008-size crash, that may not
Interest rate update
June 2, 2023
Last week the Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds Rate by .25%. This is the first rise in over 3 years. The Fed had been drastically slashing…
Interest rate update
May 17, 2023
Last week the Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds Rate by .25%. This is the first rise in over 3 years. The Fed had been drastically slashing…
Carpet Credits
May 17, 2023
When discussing what is worth fixing or not fixing on a house going on the market, my normal rule of thumb is to spend as little as possible…