Buyers

Tips when buying a new build home

Things to know when buying a new home A brand new home can be so appealing in many ways.  You can choose your flooring, cabinets, type of counter tops and numerous upgrades.   Not to mention all the appliances are and mechanical systems are new.  So what if anything could go wrong with purchasing a new

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How Much House Can I Qualify For?

How Much House Can I Qualify For? Have you ever wondered how lenders calculate how much you can qualify for when you’re looking for a house?  What do they take into account?  Income, debt, monthly obligations?  Are you getting prequalified for an amount that you can’t afford?  These are all questions that would be good

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What to do after closing – a short list

You’ve closed, now what? It all started with searching the internet for that dream house, then getting prequalified and uploading bank accounts, tax returns and more. This was followed by viewing properties day after day, then submitting an offer,  probably multiple offers to get the house you want.  Not that you endured that process, you

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Pre Possession Occupancy-Arizona

Pre Possession Agreement – Early Move-in A written agreement to move into a house prior to the close of escrow can be know as a pre possession agreement, pre-closing occupancy or early move in agreement. Regardless of the name, this addendum allows the buyer to move in prior to the buyer owning the home.  This

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Post Closing Occupancy Agreement

Arizona post possession agreements are no big deal, right? What is the solution when a seller needs an extra week to move out, or needs the funds from the sale of the home in which they’re living to purchase their next home?  What’s the problem with staying in the house they just sold for another

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Buyer Closing Costs Explained

Understanding Buyer Closing Costs One of the least understood costs that a buyer will encounter when purchasing a house are buyer closing costs.  In part, this is because buyer closing costs come from different sources. There are lender fees, prorations for taxes and home owner’s insurance as well as funding the escrow account, title and

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6 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Most Common Mistakes Buyers Make In order to make your home buying experience as successful as possible it is critical to avoid costly home buying mistakes. This is especially true since buying  a home will be the most expensive purchase a buyer will make in their lifetime.  Keeping these potential mistakes in mind will benefit

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Buyers be aware!

How private is your showing? Technology is constantly changing our lives and we all enjoy the time saving apps and devices that accompany these advances. And what could be more reassuring to our sense of safety than state of the art door bells, wireless devices, and indoor/outdoor security cameras.  However, these technological gadgets should give

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