home buying information: Abstract of Title or Title Policy? - 07/16/08 04:28 PM
In some states, closings happen in an attorneys office but in Texas they most often happen at the title company.Either way, the home buyer will want to be sure that there aren't any liens or encumbrances on the property like unpaid fines, bills, taxes or another's property extending onto your property … (0 comments)
home buying information: 5 THINGS BUYERS SHOULD KNOW - A SUCCESSFUL CLOSING - 06/16/08 10:39 AM
Today I had another successful closing. Yahoo! My buyers bought new construction and I'm so happy for them to be able to move into their new home. The closing was painless but there are always some things I want my buyers to know about home ownership and I usually cover it … (1 comments)
home buying information: BUYERS WITHOUT REALTORS - 06/11/08 02:03 PM
Today some colleagues of mine and I were discussing buyers without REALTORS. What's up with that? I have one listing in particular that seems to attract them. If you're a buyer out there reading this, then I have some information to convey to you. A buyer without a REALTOR may think … (1 comments)
home buying information: AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - March - 05/06/08 01:25 PM
The compilation of statistics from Austin Board of Realtors compares a month to the same month of the previous year. Clearly there is a lot of inventory on the market and sales have slowed. Some areas are more active than others. To find out how your area is doing, contact me. … (0 comments)
home buying information: 8 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP - 05/05/08 01:06 PM
1. Start saving. Ideally, you should have 3-20 percent of the purchase price saved as a down payment. And factor in closing costs which average 3 percent of the home price.2. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times … (0 comments)
home buying information: REALTORS• CELEBRATE 100 YEARS - 05/02/08 08:59 AM
In 1908 a group of state board of real estate brokers organized to form a national association that later became known as the National Association of REALTORS• for the purpose promoting ethics in the industry and eliminating the "riffraff." Most people don't know that not all real estate agents are REALTORS•. … (0 comments)
home buying information: 8 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR - 05/01/08 02:28 PM
1. Work through a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires a new vocabulary, disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds and multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert, your REALTOR®, can help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. 2. Information and opinions. … (0 comments)
home buying information: WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR CREDIT WHEN YOU SHORT SALE - 04/22/08 09:08 AM
Last week I had a buyer relocating to the Austin area. After showing him property for several days, he chose a home on which to make an offer. I had explained we needed a preapproval letter from his lender before we could proceed and I thought he had been taking care … (0 comments)
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In some states, closings happen in an attorneys office but in Texas they most often happen at the title company.Either way, the home buyer will want to be sure that there aren't any liens or encumbrances on the property like unpaid fines, bills, taxes or another's property extending onto your property … (0 comments)
