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What Happens After Clear to Close? Next Steps for Buyers

August 4, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Finish line

The home buying process is just that: a process. In most cases, the loan applications can take four to six weeks or longer to complete, depending on the applicant, the financial institution, and other factors. Receiving a “clear to close” is the last step in the loan approval process. Once you’re cleared, it’s generally smooth […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Clear to close, Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, financing, Home buyer, Home buying, Loan Denied, Mortgage Loans, refinance

How to Wire Money for Closing

June 16, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Wire transfers_how to wire money for closing

Finally, closing day is almost here! Before you get the keys, you will need to bring money to cover closing costs and all other fees associated with the purchase. You will bring this amount to closing in the form of a certified payment type: wire transfer, certified check, or cashier’s checks. Wire transfers are usually […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyers, Clear to close, Closing costs, Closing day, Down payment, For The Buyer, Home buyer, Homebuyer

Why NOW Is the Time to Buy a House

May 19, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

House front view_now is the time to buy a house

There’s no denying it: the American housing market is on fire. Prices are rising, and homes are under contract within hours. It’s no wonder potential buyers are nervous. But experts agree: now is the time to buy a house. Don’t believe us? Read on to learn more. 5 Reasons Now Is the Time to Buy […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 2022, Best time to buy a home, First Time Homebuyer, Home buyer, Home buying, Housing Market, Interest Rates, Real estate investment, Rent or buy?, Rentals, Why buy a home?

What First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know

April 7, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Our first home chalkboard sign

Buying a home isn’t as easy as setting up a showing and writing an offer. If you are considering purchasing a home, you’ll need to do some legwork first. Here’s what first-time home buyers need to know before beginning their home search. What First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know Before Making an Offer   Current […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buying and selling, First Time Homebuyer, Home buyer, Millennial home buying, Millennials

5 Things Buyers Need to Do Before Closing Day

February 17, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Number 5 _ things buyers should do before closing day

Closing day is almost here! Before you sit down at the table and get the keys to your new home, there are a few things you need to get squared away. 1. Purchase Homeowners Insurance Unless you purchase your home with cash, you will need homeowners insurance. Lenders require you to buy an insurance policy […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyers, Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, For The Buyer, Home buyer, Homebuyer, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Payment

How the Supply Chain Problems Impact Real Estate

January 6, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Ship with shipping containers _ supply chain problems

The housing market went a bit bonkers in 2021. By mid-summer, housing inventory was at an all-time low, prices were surging, and homes were under contract within a matter of hours. It’s been a great market for sellers and sellers’ agents, but buyers have had more difficulty. The lack of housing – particularly affordable housing […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19, First Time Homebuyer, Home buyer, Home buying, Inventory shortage, New Build, New construction, Supply chain

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