Buyers

  This Washington REALTOR answers some commonly asked questions about the tax credit extension and expansion. Remember buyers, the $6,500 credit for those who have owned their home for 5 years is for those who are down-sizing as well as those who are upgrading. Please call me if you have any ... Continue Reading » about common questions that buyers have on tax credit

Previewing Homes: A Valuable Service I offer Home Buyers in Tulsa Oklahoma One valuable service I offer home buyers is to “preview” homes for them. Usually I can spend one “outing” with a Buyer to get a feel for their likes, dislikes, wants and needs. As we have learned ... Continue Reading » about Previewing Homes: A Valuable Service I offer Home Buyers in Tulsa Oklahoma

Wanted to share a post written by my fav Los Angeles REALTOR. Make SURE you understand that you need replacement insurance when shopping rates for your new home! LoriVia Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (BRC Realty Group):I read an article in today's Los Angeles Times, by Lew ... Continue Reading » about Do You Have Enough Insurance Coverage?

This Washington home inspector provides a great overview of what to expect from a home inspection. LoriVia Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc): The longer I am in this field of home inspection, the more apparent it becomes to me that most ... Continue Reading » about What The Client Should Expect From A Home Inspection

This New York REALTOR does a great job explaining what is and isn't possible in what we consider a "buyer's market." LoriVia Paddy Pizappi PineBush & Hudson Valley NY Real Estate (RJ Smith Realty Real Estate Solutions):But I thought this was a Buyer's Market??? Well just what is a Buyer's Market? ... Continue Reading » about They Are Giving Houses Away …. NOT

FHA Considering “Tightening the Belt” – do not make it harder for buyers to borrow! The FHA reserves are below the required minimum, and here are some of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan’s recommendation to correct that issue: Raise the ... Continue Reading » about FHA Considering “Tightening the Belt” – do not make it harder for buyers to borrow!

This Ontario home inspector has written a blog post with a lot of information regarding Terms of the Agreement of Real Estate Sales - great reference. Call me if you need further explanation on any of these topics!  LoriVia Al Wright - Affordable Home Inspections (Affordable Home ... Continue Reading » about Closing Costs and Information

Earnest Money and Your Offer on a Real Estate Sales Contract While writing an offer on a real estate sales contract yesterday, my Buyers and I contemplated how much earnest money to offer. We are making a fair offer but are also asking the Seller to contribute towards the Buyer’s closing ... Continue Reading » about Earnest Money and Your Offer on a Real Estate Sales Contract

Will keep you posted as this progresses. LoriVia Ken Cook, FHA Home Loans 678-439-8683:For many years home mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have made home ownership possible for millions of home owners. During the "boom" FHA loans lost a lot of ground in the marketplace ... Continue Reading » about Foreseeably Harder Approvals: FHA gets tough