Tag Archives: Buying A Home

What is a Contingency Offer? Posted on June 11, 2014,

When shopping for a house, you may come across a few properties that your Realtor tells you have contingency offers on them.  What does that...

What if your Financing Falls Through? Posted on May 21, 2014,

You’ve found your dream home.  You’ve made an offer and it has been accepted.  Now you’re just a few days out from the closing.  Then...

Gay and Lesbian House Buying with Kids Posted on May 14, 2014,

While some first time home buyers are couples who have chosen not to marry, and others are not able to legally marry, still others have...

How Many Homes Should You See? Posted on May 07, 2014,

When you set out to buy a house, you might want to see every home you come across.  However, that’s not really practical.  Even with...

Determining Your Housing Needs Posted on April 30, 2014,

If you’re looking for a new home, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may not know exactly what you want.  Buying a home in...

Things to do when Looking at a House Posted on April 23, 2014,

Looking at a house involves a lot more than just looking.  Any great realtor will tell you that you need to do more than a...

What Does a Closing Consist Of? Posted on April 16, 2014,

If you’ve never bought or sold a house before, you may only be somewhat familiar with the term “closing.”  You’ll hear people say that they...

5 Important Things to Inspect Before Making an Offer Posted on April 09, 2014,

When you’re shopping for a new house, it’s very easy to get caught up in the excitement.  You see the gorgeous crown molding, beautiful hardwood...

The Process of Buying a House Posted on April 02, 2014,

So you’ve decided it’s time to put down roots and buy a house.  That’s a big step!  It’s also a step that many people don’t...