June new open escrows jump 31% versus last year New open escrows posted during the month of June throughout the Greater Sacramento region totaled 3,337 and finished 31 percent greater than June of 2019. The last time this market metric crested the three thousand count …
Join me and Austin, as well as loan officer Alexandra Michel for an in-depth look at first-time home buying! Guests will hear from Alexandra about loans and financing including mortgage pre-approval, credit, income, debts, and assets. Austin and I will walk you through the process …
Talking with a loan officer in order to get pre approved for a loan is the first and most important step in the home buying process. This can be an intimidating and vulnerable process, but working with the right lender can help make the process streamline and comfortable. To make the process even easier, here is a list of the important things to bring when meeting with your loan officer to see what you qualify for:
Most buyers are aware of some of the fees that are paid during the purchase of a home such as title and escrow fees, but there are some smaller fees that are sometimes overlooked. Here are some of the lesser-known or overlooked fees that buyers should budget for that will be paid upfront during the transaction.
Obtaining a home loan is the first and most important part of the home buying process. There are some important first steps that can help make the process smoother and there are some major things to avoid when applying for a home loan. We have …
This topic was brought up to me by some friends one night and it really got me thinking about how plants are so unique and adaptable to so many different environments. I was super excited to dive into research about all these cool drought tolerant plants and here are ten of them that peaked my interest the most!
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve been given about staging is that if you’re on a budget polish the home, but skip the furniture. Sure if you have a spare console table or bar stools you can throw those in, but better to …
When you purchase your home how can you be sure there are no problems with the homes title and that the seller really owns the property? This is a common question that comes up more often than you would think in a real estate transaction. Problems with with the title can limit your use and enjoyment of the property as well as bring financial loss. This is what title search and title insurance are for.
When negotiating for the house of your dreams it is sometimes hard to offer over asking in order to make the offer more appealing to the sellers. Negotiating title and escrow fees can be a smart and helpful tactic to make your offer stand out over the others! In every real estate transaction, the payment of title and escrow fees is negotiable and subject to the terms of the real estate contract, but in most counties, there is a “customary” procedure which is as outlined below:
It’s 75° out here in Sacramento as I sit here writing this post. As I contemplate the weather, it’s no surprise to me that Spring is not only the best time for cleaning and home improvements, but also for selling. Though our seasons aren’t as …