home closing: Damaged Goods - 06/03/08 05:13 PM
What happens when the house is damaged during the move?
First, it depends on the severity of the damage. Occasionally, a wall, door or window might get damaged while moving furniture. Sometimes during a move, a floor may be scratched.
If the seller is moving several days ahead of … (0 comments)

home closing: Set in Stone - 05/01/08 07:24 PM
The closing date - is this date something I can count on?
In the Northern Illinois area, the date that is agreed to (in writing in the real estate contract) is pretty much the closing date that you can plan on.
I say "pretty much" because occasionally things … (0 comments)

home closing: Little Details in the Big Picture - 04/28/08 04:00 PM
You've decided on a home! Your offer has been accepted!
Those are the big details in buying a home. But there are still some smaller details that you need to take care.
Often times buyers forget about these things and the results range from inconvenience to not being … (0 comments)

home closing: When Is The House Really Sold? - 04/14/08 07:47 PM
Buyers and sellers will ask me, "When is the house really sold?"
That answer would be at the closing, after all the papers have been signed, the money has been transferred and the keys are handed over to the new owner.
As we go through the sales process … (0 comments)

home closing: One Last Look - 03/31/08 03:27 PM
The Final Walk Through - What's it all about?
As your buyer's agent, I always try to arrange for the final walk through to be one hour before the real estate closing, if at all possible.
If you are buying a house that is owned by a relocation company, … (0 comments)

home closing: In Good Faith - 03/09/08 11:06 AM
In Good Faith - What is Earnest Money and What Happens To It?
When you are ready to make an offer on a home, earnest money is required as part of the sales contract. Here is a simple definition of earnest money: "Deposit made by a buyer toward the down payment … (0 comments)

 
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