Tag Archive for: buying a home

Is Renting Or Buying Better For You?

Many people want to know if renting or buying a home is right for them and their finances. There are pros and cons to renting and buying a home. To find out if you should continue to rent or if you're prepared to own, check out the rest of this blog.Read More

When Is The Best Time To Buy A House?

Are you considering buying a home in the Bay Area? Are you unsure of when the right time to buy is? There are many variables in the homebuying process, the first of which is deciding when to move. Many homebuyers want to time the market and take advantage of the seasonal nature of real estate.Read More

When Getting A Loan Is As Easy As Buying A Fridge At Best Buy

In 1999, I needed a new car. Not being particularly into cars, I asked a buddy, who was into cars, what kind of car he recommended. At that time, he […]Read More

Four Steps to Prepare for Closing Day in Dallas, Texas

Closing day is the last step for Dallas homebuyers in their loan process. All their paperwork gets finalized and the deed of the Dallas property is officially transferred to the new owner. Here are four steps to help Texas homebuyers have an easy closing day!Read More

Buyers Can’t “Roll Closing Costs” Into Their Loan; Options?

Total closing costs for a purchase transaction can vary from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on purchase price, loan amount, type of loan, month of the transaction and location of the […]Read More

11 Million More Steps…

Below are some of the steps that must take place after a contract is ratified. Not all need to be read, but they again illuminate how much needs to be done and why it all takes from 17 to 30 days, no matter what.Read More