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How Do You Know if Your Realtor Is Any Good?
From a linkedin question:
What kinds of questions might a first time home buyer ask prospective Realtors in order to gauge level of expertise and figure out who would best represent his / her interests? Assuming that no references are available, what criteria would you use?
Another response stated:
…The most important factor in finding a realtor [...]
In Depth Video On 2009 Tax Credit
I was planning on doing a video myself, but my company beat me to it. I thought this was a great video that explains the 1st time home buyer tax credit.
How do I find homes on the market that have assumable mortgages?
This question came from a buyer and I thought I should share it publicly.
How do I find homes on the market that have assumable mortgages?
You can actually have your agent do a search for them through the MLS. However, most agents are so inept at even understanding if something is assumable and how the process [...]
Tax Credit FAQ – Part 2
If you’ve talked me at all, you’ve probably heard about the $7,500 Tax Credit that first time home buyers get. I posted a pretty good FAQ on it earlier (Tax Credit Will You Get It) , but I’ve come across 2 additional questions I thought it would be worth sharing. Keep in mind all of [...]
Thinking About Resale Value
As you start looking for a new home, you probably aren’t even considering your NEXT move . You probably just want to get this one taken care of! But it is always prudent to shop for a new home with an eye on potential resale value down the road. No one can predict what [...]
Buyer’s First Step: Pre-Approval
One of the most important steps in the home-buying process is being pre-approved for a home loan. Many buyers apply for a loan and receive approval from a lender BEFORE searching for a home. This is called “pre-approval.”Why is pre-approval important at the beginning of the home-buying process?
Pre-approval can cut days or even weeks [...]
Fiduciary Responsibility
Real Estate across the country is different. In some state, it may take 90 days to close while in others, like Georgia, 30 days is the norm. Additionally, in some states you can close at a title company’s office, in other states you may get an attorney to help coordinate the closing while still [...]
Should I Buy A Home From This Builder?
When a buyer is looking for a new construction home, the question always comes up, "Is This A Good Builder?" It’s a loaded question to say the least. Although, the Real Estate Commission will be upset about this, most agents DO have opinions about the builders. The bottomline however, is that an agent’s answers [...]
$7,500 Tax Credit – Are you going to get it?
On July 30th Pres. Bush signed a major housing bill (HR 3221) into law. As part of the bill, Congress created a new, temporary tax credit to provide some incentive to buy a home. Here’s a quick check list to see if you qualify:
Bought and CLOSED after April 9th, 2008
YOU MUST CLOSE BEFORE JULY 1st, [...]
Buying a home in Georgia is different…
Buying a home in Georgia is different. Sure, you’ll likely get more home for the money vs most places, but the real difference is in the buying process altogether. If you are like most people reading this article you are either out of state (outside of Georgia) or came from another [...]