keller williams: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT
- 01/26/17 08:00 PM
Whether you’re looking for a home in Dallas, TX or Seattle, WA, deciding to put earnest money down on a house is a big and necessary step towards buying a home. Earnest money,also known as good faith money, is a critical part of the house buying process. It is a deposit given to the seller showing the buyer’s good faith in the transaction. See also: Home Inspections: What You Need to Know The reason it is so important is that it shows the seller that the buyer is very serious about buying the property. After the home-buying transaction is completed (contract signed by both parties) the buyer’s good faith … (3 comments)
keller williams: WHAT IS A HOME WARRANTY?
- 01/18/17 07:48 PM
What is a home warranty? As an added incentive to buying a home, many sellers will purchase a home warranty, also known as a home owners warranty or home protection plan, usually lasting up to one year. A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of home appliances and home system components that may break down. You May Also Like: 5 Hidden Home Buying Costs How does it work? There are many different companies from which you can buy a home warranty, but they generally all work the same way. Once purchased (typically $400-$600 for one year), the home owner calls the company when … (1 comments)
keller williams: 4 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT WANT WHEN BUYING A HOUSE
- 01/18/17 07:40 PM
Buying a house is often the biggest purchase a person will make. When making a decision of this magnitude, the last thing you want is to walk away from your closing day with buyer’s remorse. One way to avoid any regret after buying a home is to make a list of things you do notwant in a house. Here are 4 things you might put on your ‘do not want’ list: Swimming Pool: The cost and hassle of constant maintenance, cleaning and upkeep may not be worth it to you and your family. Keep in mind, if you decide you don’t want the pool … (0 comments)
keller williams: 4 Reasons to Sell Your Home in 2017
- 01/06/17 07:29 PM
2016 was an outstanding year in real estate and 2017 is shaping up to be a strong year, as well. If you have been thinking of putting your home on the market – now is the time! Here are 4 reasons why 2017 is a great year to sell your home: Low inventory. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is still experiencing a shortage of houses on the market. Low inventory means overly eager buyers and home selling quickly at or above asking price. Related article: 6 Home-Selling Myths, Debunked Rising interest rates. With more interest rate hikes in the near future, many potential buyers feel they … (0 comments)
keller williams: Home Care Tip: How to Fireproof Your Home
- 11/12/16 04:54 AM
A house fire is a devastating occurrence and unfortunately, in newer homes, these fires can be even more destructive. Since many of our newer model homes contain more synthetic materials and have open floor plans – house fires can spread more quickly, causing irreparable damage and are even more deadly compared to some older homes. Others also read: How to Winterize Your Home According to the American Red Cross, approximately 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays, claiming more than 500 lives, causing more than 2,200 injuries, and costing $554 million in property damage each year. Follow these steps now to ensure your … (2 comments)
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