When applying for a mortgage, everyone wants the process to be as seamless as possible. As a borrower, your biggest responsibilities are to be honest and to provide all the information your…
Home Buying
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When you are interested in buying a home and ready to make an offer, something called “earnest money” is normally required. Earnest money is a good faith deposit submitted by the…
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You want to buy a home…now what? #GoodToKnow REALTOR® Josh Jaster, Buyer Specialist for the JK Property Partners team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties, tells you how a real estate…
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Mortgage rates are constantly changing… so locking in a rate with your lender is usually a good idea. With a mortgage rate lock, your lender commits to honor a specific interest…
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With so much information out there about buying a home, how can you tell the difference between a home buying truth and a home buying myth? #GoodToKnow REALTOR® Katie Dewar, a…
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How does using a real estate agent benefit you? #GoodToKnow REALTOR® Pete Nordling, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties, explains why you should always have a real estate agent represent you and…
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The last step in the home buying process is commonly referred to as the closing. The close of escrow is when all steps—from acceptance, title search, inspection, mortgage approval, and so…
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When buying a home, you have to consider factors such as the home’s layout, condition and more. The seller must disclose the property’s condition that may alert you to issues such…