When setting a closing date, there are a few things to keep in mind. First off, most people decide to close at the end of the month. The reason behind this desire is due to the fact that there is prepaid interest due at closing. This means that at closing, you are required to pay the interest for th... [More]

by Hal M. Bundrick courtesy of Yahoo Homes : July 21st, 2014       A combination of market factors may make you think you're getting priced out of the home market. But one observer believes first-time homebuyers might want to consider making a move.  "I know it's h... [More]

  Now that your ideal property has passed inspection, it’s time to enter into a contract of sale with the seller. A contract of sale in a real estate transaction is a legal contract documenting the promise to exchange a property from seller to buyer for an agreed upon value of money. The... [More]

Now that you have negotiated a sales price and reached an agreement with the seller of your home, it is time to apply for your mortgage. You can first reach out to the lender that gave you the mortgage pre-approval, or any other lender if you desire. Since you now have a contract of sale and are re... [More]

Preparing yourself for a home purchase is very important. When you are investing in one of the biggest purchases of your life, you want to make sure you are ready. Here are things to consider that may help: Look over your Financial Situation A. Check your credit. Run your credit (if you haven’... [More]

Now that your lender has received your appraisal report, they can begin underwriting your file. The underwriter will make the ultimate decision of whether or not the loan is accepted or denied. They will verify all documentation submitted by the processing department and make sure the information me... [More]