Have a new home on your wish list this year? Don’t want to wait until the new year? For many home buyers, the home buying process feels even more daunting during the holiday season; however, in some cases the pros outweigh the cons. Here are some tips for those purchasing a home during the holiday season.

Whether you’re purchasing your very first home or making a second (or third) move, buying a home is a milestone event. There’s a lot that goes into it, as we’ve shown in several of our blog posts over the course of this year. Having the right support from the beginning to end is essential. So, what do you need from a realtor when buying a home?

Settlement - the final stage of home buying. Settlement is the process of the final part of buying a home. All money changes hands, the deed is transferred to you from the person selling the home, all that paperwork will need to be done, and then, finally, the house will be yours. Here's how to make sure it goes off without a hitch!

What should you be doing while contingencies are being finalized? The Answer: Prepare for your move! Preparing early can do a variety of things for you, from saving you time and stress during an already chaotic time to helping you stay on track during the contingency period. Generally speaking, you want to start the moving process anywhere from six to eight weeks before your actual moving date, and you want to do it in a concise, planned manner.

Worried about the home of your dreams becoming the money pit of your nightmares? There are several contingencies in place during the home buying process to prevent just that from happening! In this blog post, we’ll help you to understand these contingencies and how to make sure they are working for you and not against you.

Found house you LOVE? An offer is a contract setting the terms of the purchase and will need to be negotiated. It’s time for your real estate team to shine! So, let’s look at what you should expect at this point.

Have you looked at a few homes online that fit all of your criteria? No Open Houses available? Saw a virtual tour but want to see more? Then it’s time for the fun part: home tours! But amidst the excitement it’s important that you don’t forget to look for potential issues that you could either need to take on or negotiate on. As your Realtor, we’ll be helping you with this but it helps to have a plan before we get there.

Did you receive your pre-qualification/pre-approval from your lender? Have your other funds in order? Then it’s time to begin your home search! We will set you up on a custom home search through the Multiple Listing Service, a system only accessible by Realtors; but, we’ll need some information from you first - your home search criteria.

You made the decision to buy a home this year…so how do you get started? One of the very first things you want to do is talk to a lender. As you review your finances to find out what you’re preapproved for, be sure to remember that you will need funds for closing costs: the deposit, moving expenses, etc. Keep reading to learn more!

Spring is on the way! Which means the housing market is blooming. Typically it’s an ideal time to sell - so what about those of you looking to purchase a home? Should you buy during a spring market? What things should you be aware of as you begin your search? The answers you’re looking for are here!

Do you want to stop renting and start building equity? Is your home starting to feel cramped? Or is it the opposite, you have too much space and are looking to downsize? You don’t want to miss this! Buyers are starting to gain traction in this local market, meaning there are some great opportunities available. It’s an exciting time but be sure not to miss any of the important details!