Buying a Home

If you're like many people, you browse real estate listings and nod your head when you read about a home that's located "on a quiet street." But is living on a busy street all that bad? Here's what you need to know. Should You Buy a House on a Busy ...

Do you think you could manage buying a fixer-upper? If you're considering buying a house that needs a little (or a lot of) TLC, here's what you need to know first. Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper? Buying a home that needs serious remodeling is a big ...

If you're buying a home while you're trying to sell the one you currently live in, there are a few tricks of the trade your real estate agent might share with you - and a few things you shouldn't do, too. Buying and Selling at the Same Time? Here's ...

If you're buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you need somebody looking out for you - and that means working with a real estate agent. For most people, it's a no-brainer; having someone in your corner is invaluable (and besides, it doesn't cost ...

You might be surprised to learn that sometimes, sellers can back out of a real estate transaction. No, they can't just walk away because they feel like it - but here are five instances in which it's okay for a seller to make a fast exit out of your ...

When you’re buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you need a home inspection – and it’s one of the most important aspects of the transaction. Unfortunately, many people make some serious mistakes when it comes to having a home ...

If you’re thinking about buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, there are three things you have to do before you even start looking:   1.       Figure out how much you can afford 2....

If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, you’ll eventually sign a purchase contract with the seller. Your contract will include contingencies – but what are they, and what will they mean for you?   What Are Contingencies ...

When you’re buying a home for sale in Long Beach, Lakewood or any of the surrounding communities, your Realtor® will be with you every step of the way – but it’s better to be prepared, so make sure you know about these five ...

If you’re buying a home for sale in Long Beach or Lakewood, you’ll have to put down an earnest money deposit with your offer – but here are a few things you need to know first.   What is Earnest Money?   An earnest money ...

When you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll have a home inspection done by a qualified inspector. The inspector’s job is to check for issues that could affect your enjoyment of the home - and sometimes ...

When you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, Long Beach or any other community, you’ll get a property disclosure statement. But what are you supposed to do if it reveals something horrible? What if You Discover Something Horrible on ...

When you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll get a property disclosure from the seller. It’s essential that you read it carefully - and here’s why. What is a Property Disclosure Statement? No matter ...

When you want to buy a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll have to come up with an earnest money deposit. But what is earnest money, and what happens to it when you close on a home? What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is money ...

When you sell your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, a title company will look for problems with ownership - and if your home has a lien against it, it’ll pop up. It can derail your entire transaction, too. So what should you do if your home ...

When you buy a home for sale in Lakewood, Long Beach or elsewhere, you’ll have to buy title insurance - it’s typically a lender requirement. But what is title insurance, and why do you need it? What is Title Insurance? Title insurance ...

If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, Long Beach or elsewhere, you’ll have to have a title search performed - your lender will require it. But what kinds of problems can a title search uncover, and what should you do if anything ...

If you’re like most people who are buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll have a home inspection done before you sign the dotted line that makes it yours.   But how much does a home inspection cost – and is it worth ...

When you buy a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, your Realtor® will tell you that you should hire a home inspector. That’s because the inspector is your “inside look” into the home – and he or she can uncover ...