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2009 

What Happens Next: In different parts of the country, attorneys, lenders, escrow companies and other persons who are independent of title companies perform some or all of these functions.  2.  Tax and Title Search - Copies of documents are gathered from various public records: deeds, deeds of tru...
01/30/2009
What Happens Next: In different parts of the country, attorneys, lenders, escrow companies and other persons who are independent of title companies perform some or all of these functions.  1.  Earnest Money - An agreement to convey starts the process once it is received at the Title Company or se...
01/29/2009
To communicate your interest in purchasing a home, we will present the listing agent with a written offer.  When the seller accepts an offer it becomes a legal contract.  When you write an offer you should be prepared to pay an earnest money deposit.  This is to guarantee that your intention is t...
01/27/2009
Once you have found the home you wish to purchase, you will need to determine what offer you are willing to make for the home.  It is important to remember that the more competition there is for the home, the higher the offer should be - sometimes even exceeding the asking price.  Remember, be re...
01/26/2009
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  The previous and following posts list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you. 3.  Parking may be an issue - unless you are buying a unit that comes with it.   Visi...
01/24/2009
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  The previous and following posts list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you. 2.  Listen for the kind of amenities you desire (restaurants, stores, etc.).    Visit...
01/23/2009
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  The previous and following posts list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you. 1.  Look for things like access to major highways, public transportation, and shoppin...
01/22/2009
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  The previous and following posts list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you. 8.  Find out if the neighborhood belongs to a Homeowner's Association.   Visit our we...
01/21/2009
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  The previous and following posts list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you. 8.  Find out if the neighborhood belongs to a Homeowner's Association.   Visit our we...
01/20/2009
There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  The previous and following posts list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you. 7.  Find out if the neighborhood is near parks, churches, recreation centers, shoppin...
01/17/2009
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