Home Buying
How to Find the Right Realtor
When buying or selling a home, finding the best Realtor or real estate agent that knows the housing market, listens to you and fits your personality is a must. Q: We are selling our home possibly next year and would …
Recouping Costs After a Co-op Rejection
If you are looking to buy a co-op but get rejected by the board, you recourse for getting back the money spent on fees and costs of purchase is low. Q: I was trying to buy a co-op. I found …
Check Homeowners Association Fees and Amenities Before Buying
Q: We just purchased and closed on a home with community pool/spa listed in the local multiple listing service (MLS) in a gated community. As it turns out, the pool is not for this subdivision in the community but another …
Finding Your Property Line Before Buying
Q: I am reading your book, Buy Close, Move In!, and it doesn’t say anything about property lines. I found out that the property line is actually half way through the yard on a property I want to buy because …
First Time Home Buyer Student
A First time home buyer who is a student wants to buy a house and use most of his savings to purchase the real estate. Should he? Q: I am a first time home buyer and a 22-year old student …
Finding A Good Home Inspector
Finding a Good Home Inspector requires some time and due diligence. Q: What is best way to select home an inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy …
Buying Foreclosed Homes And Getting to Closing
You might have succeeded in buying a foreclosed home, you’ll need to get the bank’s attention to get tot he closing table. Q: I am buying a foreclosed home from a bank in Georgia. I am paying cash for the …
Working With A Multiple Listing Service (MLS) To Buy A Home
Can you know something about buying a home before others find out if you get access to the multiple listing service information before others get that information? Q: A friend of mine gave me some real estate advice and told …
Good Timing And Good Offer Gets The House
With good timing and a good offer, you should succeed in negotiating with a seller. Our friends received an offer for their house while they were away on vacation. The initial offer came in about 12 percent below their asking …
Home Buying Has Risks
Home buying has risks even when buying a condominium with a homeowners association. Q: I’m in the process of purchasing a condominium and there’s a wooden deck near the porch with drainage under it. The Homeowners Association (HOA) says that …
