Should You Trust the Previous Buyer’s Home Inspection? Recently someone emailed me with a situation I see several times each year. They were interested in a home where the previous buyer had backed out, and the seller provided them with…
Read Before You Sign: The Danger of Clicking Too Fast Recently someone emailed me with a situation that happens far more often than it should. They had signed a listing agreement that calculated the real estate commission based on the…
The Seller Hid It. Now What Recently, a homeowner reached out to me after closing on a property saying that the seller hid a defect. They discovered that the garage floods every time it rains. On the seller disclosure form,…
What to Do When Utility Bills Raise Red Flags You are under contract to buy a home. Everything seems to be lining up. Then the seller sends over two years of utility bills, and your jaw drops. Over $700 per…
This is a question I get all the time. Buyers browsing online listings come across a home they love only to see the word “contingent” next to it. It can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you are not familiar…
The First Year of Homeownership Can Be Overwhelming A recent post on Reddit caught my eye. They were a first time buyer and in a panic. The homeowner had just purchased their dream home, a charming older property built in…
Buyers Are Getting Less Home for More Money First-time buyers across the country are adjusting their expectations for affordable starter homes, choosing smaller homes just to stay in the game. According to The Wall Street Journal, “buyers who are trying…
Should You Buy Down Your Interest Rate? What to Know Before You Decide Mortgage rates are still higher than many buyers would like, and that has more people asking about buying down their interest rate. The idea is simple: pay…
Just Got Fired Before Closing? Take a Breath. Here’s What to Do. Picture this. You are 35 days away from closing on a new construction home. You have been planning, saving, dreaming, and then you lose your job. It feels…
Why Verbal Offers Mean Nothing in Real Estate Buying a home is often a deeply emotional experience. It is the place where you imagine planting roots, building memories, and creating a life. So, when you are told your offer has…
