Home Moving Checklist
This home moving checklist can help you make your move much easier.
Month: October 2016
Closing Paperwork
In the home buying process, ownership of the home is officially transferred to you at the closing meeting. Know what to expect when you close on your new home.
Homeowner’s Insurance
Protecting your new home with insurance is a must. How well you do that depends on the details of your policy. And while you are not required by law to have homeowners’ insurance, mortgage lenders require that you do. Read more HERE.
Home Inspections
Congratulations! You’ve made an offer, and reviewed all the documents the seller has provided regarding the condition of the home. But, one important step before you finalize your real estate offer could help you avoid costly home buying mistakes: The Home Inspection.
How Much Do You Offer?
In addition to sale prices of other comparable homes, there are several ways you can come up with a winning bid. Read more HERE.
Don’t Make These Costly Mistakes This Winter!
As winter approaches, it’s important to make sure a home is ready for the colder months ahead. HouseLogic offers the following tips of the mistakes to avoid…read more HERE.
Making a Home Purchase Offer
Once you’ve found your ideal house, it’s time to get started with the financial and contractual side of the purchase. Purchase contracts vary in length and terms from state to state, and sometimes within a state.
Let your CENTURY 21® professional guide you through this process.
Shopping for a Home
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will make. That’s why it’s in your best interest to choose an experienced real estate agent who listens to and understands your needs, and has detailed knowledge of the area in which you want to want to live. Read more HERE.
What If You Already Have a Home?
Buying a new home and selling an existing home at the same time has its own set of challenges. With knowledgeable planning, you can ensure everything goes smoothly.
Read more tips in this article.
Where Housing Costs Less, Energy Costs More
In metros were home owners pay the least amount for housing, they often spend some of the highest amounts on energy each year. On the other hand, in some of the priciest areas, owners get more of a break, according to a new report by Redfin.
Energy costs should be an important factor guiding home buyers. After all, energy bills can increase total housing costs by as much as 50 percent or more. This is particularly common in the Rust Belt, Redfin researchers note.
Read more HERE.