What to Do If Your Home Purchase Falls Through
It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, real estate deals fall apart. In fact, the National Association of Realtors notes that at least 5% of real estate deals terminate before closing. Usually, when your home purchase falls through the problem lies with the financing. Sometimes, you can fix the problem, and sometimes, you can’t. […]
What Role Do Real Estate Agents Play During the Home Buying Process?
It’s always a good idea to secure the services of a buyer’s agent before purchasing a home, especially as sellers currently pay most of the buyer’s agent commissions. A recent lawsuit challenging the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on commission practices has settled in such a way that sellers won’t take the whole brunt of […]
Mortgage Pre-Approval: Your First Step to Homeownership Success
When you’re pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll receive a letter from a lender who commits to lending you a certain amount of money as long as you close on a house within a certain period. Pre-approval means you’ve already gone through the process of formally applying for a mortgage. An underwriter has examined your financial […]
