By the time you get to the final walk-through on your Jacksonville NC or Crystal Coast property, the home buying process is almost complete. However, it is still important to pay close attention to this final step, as it will be crucial in the success of your home purchase. The final walk-through is your last […]
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What Is A Comparable Market Analysis or CMA?
A Comparable Market Analysis is an analysis that your qualified agent puts together for a particular locale that you are thinking of buying in. The CMA is especially useful when it’s time to put in a bid for a home as you and your agent can see comparable houses in the area and what they […]
Is A Condo What You’re Really Looking For?
A lesson on Loan pre-qualification
Mortgage loan pre-qualification. Why does it matter? Let me see if I can frame it this way… Has this ever happened to you? You’re out with friends and decide to grab dinner. There’s a new place in town you’ve heard is fantastic. Rave reviews, amazing cuisine. Everyone’s excited. You drive over, pay for parking, and […]
Relocating? Shop for Your Home from a Short-term Rental
If you’re relocating to a new city, hunting for a home remotely can be a bit of a hassle. Despite the convenience of MLS alerts and virtual tours, nothing compares to visiting listings in person. Besides, with markets heating up and inventory dropping, homes you view online can be off the market before you book […]
Do I Need a Home Inspection?
As a buyer the home inspection process is probably one of the most important aspects of making the purchase of your home. While you may be required to have a home inspection by some lenders; it is highly recommended that you hire your own home inspection and make the sale of the home pending your […]
Home Buyer’s Checklist
As a first time home buyer it can often be overwhelming. Even if you have purchased a home before, the entire process may have changed and the industry can be somewhat different from the last time you purchased a house. Hopefully, with the guidance of a good realtor, esp. a good buyer’s agent, and some […]
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Budgeting for the costs when buying a home in Jacksonville NC?
After sitting down and looking at your budget, talking over and over again about what you can and can not afford, you are pretty sure that you have arrived at a price range that you as a home buyer feel comfortable with. You have done your homework and talked with several mortgage companies and they […]
Speed Up The Sale Of Your Home
Selling your home will be a monumental undertaking that will require many weeks of mental and physical planning before you list. You can sell your home very quick by underpricing it, but if you want to speed up the sale of your home and get a good price, too, there are some preparations you can […]