6 Steps To Buying A House

So what are the steps to buying a house?  There are lots of moving parts.  It can be one of the most exciting times in your life.  Unfortunately it can quickly turn into a nightmare if things go wrong and you don't know what to do.  It's a very important decision and you want to get it right. There are logical steps to buying a house that should be followed if you want to have a good … [Read more...]

Do I Need A Buyer Agent?

Do you need a buyer agent?  I think most people who have purchased a home in the past would suggest that you do need a buyer agent.  But let's take a look at several things that you will encounter on your home buying journey and then you can make up your own mind. … [Read more...]

Five Reasons The New NC Real Estate Contract Will Benefit Buyers

There are lots of changes in the NC real estate contract for 2011.  Big changes.  At first glance it may seem that these changes put more burden on home buyers.  However, if we dig a little deeper we begin to see how these changes can actually benefit buyers. Better Chance of Loan Approval This is huge!  Last minute loan approval issues is the number one reason for stressful and costly … [Read more...]

Pay Off Debt First Or Buy A Home Now?

I just received an email from someone who registered on my website to search for homes for sale.  Her question was "I still have a couple of debts that I'm trying to payoff first, let me know if you think I should just wait or go for it." That is a hard question to answer in an email.  Buying a home is a big decision.  If you get it wrong, you could find yourself under financial pressure … [Read more...]

It’s Okay To Change Your Mind

Buying a home is a big decision.  A really big decision.  Sometimes home buyers learn what they want as part of the process.  And that's okay with me. I had an interesting meeting today with a really nice couple who I have grown to like quite a bit. That's really neat by the way... running a business where you get to deal with clients that you end up friends with. We had been on about … [Read more...]

The Truth About Why You Need A Buyer Agent

A good buyer agent can save their clients both time and money.  Usually, lots of both.  A good buyer agent can protect their clients from legal and financial disaster.  A good buyer agent can even make the home buying experience more fun and lower their client's stress levels.  There are lots of very compelling reasons to use a buyer agent.  87% of all home buyers who used the internet to … [Read more...]

4 Reasons Why You Really Need a Buyer Agent When Buying a New Construction Home

Buying a new construction home is exciting and stressful, all at the same time. New home builders are of course in business to make money.  Once you sign a contract, a new home builder is not likely to do anything for you that will cost him money. The trick is to make sure the entire process is designed, up front, to give you what you want from your new construction home. Over 35% of my … [Read more...]