What are Closing Costs When Buying a Home?
Closing costs are the collection of fees, expenses, and charges associated with purchasing a home with a mortgage loan.
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- Feb 4
- 1 min
What's a Plot Plan in Real Estate?
A plot plan is a drawing of a piece of real estate, showing the boundaries, any structures on it, and the property's location.
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Is a Buying a Condo a Good Investment?
Despite the price growth, whether or not buying a condo is a good investment depends on your circumstances and preferences in a home.
- Sep 26, 2022
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When Should Home Buyers Tell Their Landlord They're Leaving?
The timing of a first-time homebuyers home search and when they notify their landlord that they are ending their tenancy is essential.
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1 min
What is a suitable housing contingency?
Sometimes a home buyer will see language in an MLS that indicates a seller needs or wants a "suitable housing contingency." Learn more.
- Jul 21, 2022
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What does broom-swept condition mean to home buyers?
Homebuyers expect the home they're buying to be in broom-swept condition on the day of the closing.
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1 min
Who Pays for the Appraisal?
To determine a home's value, lenders require a real estate appraisal, sometimes referred to as a home appraisal.
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