For Buyers

Buying a home can be a full-time job, but with the right information the process will go more smoothly. Plus you will save yourself a lot of money. Follow the links below to read articles on a variety of topics that you might find helpful.

The Home-Buying Process

• An Introduction
• What’s in an Offer?
• Earnest Money
• Closing Time
• Ownership Transfer

Benefits of Owning Your Own Home

• Coming Home to a Sound Investment
• No Headaches from a Rental’s Price Hikes
• You’re the Manager
• It Doesn’t Need to Cost More than an Apartment

Caveat for Buyers

• Don’t Shake Up Your Accounts
• Changing Jobs Changes Things!

RealEstateonomics 101

• Should I Play Hopscotch with the Housing Markets?

How to Price Your Offer

• See It From the Seller’s Perspective
• Compare Asking Price to MLS & Public Record Listings
• Property Conditions and Your Offer

How Financing Changes Things

• Your Down Payment
• Interest
• Closing Costs & Loose Ends