buyers: Know The Difference!
- 05/02/08 02:23 AM
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! How much home can you afford? How do you even begin to find the answer to that question? You've probably heard terms like "pre-approval" and "pre-qualification" tossed around, but do you understand the critical difference between those two? If your answer is "no," then please read on to avoid major disappointment when you make your offer. "Pre-qualification" is a fine place to start, but if you're really serious about the time and money you're going to invest in purchasing a home, you'll really want to focus on "pre-approval." Approval, and not just qualification, is secured when you complete and submit (0 comments)
buyers: Three Important Words For Buyers
- 03/28/08 02:48 AM
Three important words for buyers REALTOR'S CORNER LARRY WEICHMAN There are three little words that can make buyers very anxious: Offer To Purchase. However, there need not be any mystery or fear attached to that phrase. With an experienced professional guiding the process, feelings of trepidation can quickly turn to excitement and enthusiasm. While many terms and conditions may be attached to an offer, the real biggie, of course, is price. While you may have heard that your offer should be a certain percentage below the asking price, or even a percentage below what you are willing to pay, consideration of your (1 comments)