Buying

Mortgage Approval Process

Posted on Feb 05, 2021 in Buying


THE ESSENTIAL STEPS


1. Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
The first step is to have your financial situation to determine how much they are willing to lend you based on your situation. You may be required to provide your employment history, tax records and SSN, so that they can conduct a credit check. Once pre-approved you may be able to lock into a mortgag...

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Another Reason to Use a Local Realtor®!

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 in Buying

There is really nothing worse that flood damage.  Not only might your home be ruined, but your insurance company might not cover your repair costs.  

When you consider buying in an area you are not familiar with, you should use a Realtor® that knows the area well. 

Our home is close to a floodplain, but I know that in 70 years there have been no water is...

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What Does a Lack of Inventory Mean?

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 in Buying

The lack of available listings in the local real estate market poses to be a challenge for some, but it can be a good thing for others, depending on what side of the transaction you are on. So what does it mean to you? 

The Grey Bruce real estate market was very hot in 2020, often resulting in multiple offers on homes in the first few days that they...

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Your Final Walk Through

Posted on Oct 22, 2020 in Buying

Later today I will be accompanying my Buyers on a scheduled final walk through of the home that they are about to take possession of tomorrow.  

The primary purpose of a final walk through is to make certain that the property is in the condition in which it was agreed to be in for the completion date. This inspection is usually quite brief and is done...

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Get New Listings Automatically

Posted on May 26, 2020 in Buying

Would you like to be the first to know when a property lists? 
Whether you are looking for a new home, considering moving, or just interested in following the local market you can have new listings emailed directly to you in real time.  

There are many reasons that people choose to use this convenient service. Perhaps you are thinking of selling in a fe...

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