by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 3, 2015 | Home Buying, The Attorney-Broker Advantage, Title Insurance + Escrow
Do you know what to look for in the preliminary title report/commitment? Your agent should, because the report can reveal negative matters that can hurt you. The report shows what matters are on the title of the home, what are excluded from coverage, and what the...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 29, 2015 | Home Buying
In an effort designed primarily to better target millennials, Realtor.com® has announced a “live like a local” partnership with home-sharing and vacation-booking site Airbnb.com. The idea is that potential home buyers can experience a specific neighborhood before...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 27, 2015 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Home Buying
What are disaster magnets? They are cities with the greatest chance of having their housing destroyed. When looking for a place to invest in a second home, it makes sense to avoid those areas. Risk Management Solutions has ranked cities on a high to low probably of...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 20, 2015 | Home Buying
Here are five reasons why to choose a new home: 1. You Can Design It. You get to pick the floor plan and options that work for you. Whether a tract home or semi-custom, you make the choices as to layout and finishes. Of course the best way to get the exact home you...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 8, 2015 | Home Buying, Mortgages + Lending
Here are 3 common and costly mistakes that home buyers make:1. Not visiting a lender, getting pre-qualified and obtaining the AAR Pre-Qualification Form;2. Buying other things before closing. Lenders check credit scores up to the closing date. Too much shopping, and...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 26, 2015 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Flood plains are areas determined to be potentially affected by flooding. Why should you care? As Mesa, Arizona homeowners found out last year, flooding is possible in some neighborhoods. Flood damage is not covered by homeowners’ insurance policies, so you have to...
