October 2022

  • Buying a short-sale property? Read this first..

    Everyone seems to have an opinion when it comes to short sales – they’re too good to be true, they’re a nightmare, they’re a great deal, don’t even bother…. No matter what you’ve heard, the bottom line is this: buying a short sale home is a complicated process. A short…

  • Appraisers: Demystified

    Some have compared appraisals to a report card for your house.  Banks and lenders want to make sure that lending you money is a good investment for them and ensure the home is what it seems.  On the other hand, sellers are interested in appraisals because they ultimately impact the…

  • Could empty office buildings bring down home prices?

    What if I told you that some of the country’s most desirable real estate locations are currently sitting mostly un-utilized? What if I also told you that these places could be a key to opening up more opportunities for homebuyers, senior citizens, etc. More opportunities means more housing.  More housing…

  • Does Pre-Qualification Mean I’m Approved?

    When it comes to mortgages, pre-qualification and pre-approval may seem interchangeable, but they actually mean different things and hold different weight when it comes to submitting an offer on your dream home. Mortgage pre-qualification helps lenders to understand how much you can borrow by asking you a few questions about…