by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 21, 2021 | Buying, Selecting
Films about creaking homes with mysterious pasts are fun to watch on screen, but what about when it becomes a reality in a home you are thinking about buying? How does that make you feel about the property? Studies have shown that buyers aren’t likely to pay the...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 30, 2021 | Buying
When purchasing a new home, it can be difficult to get just the right “deal” you and your family are looking for. And if you’re a first-time homebuyer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed as you try to keep track of your agenda as well as your needs in a future home. To help...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 16, 2021 | Buying
Come moving time, your head may be spinning over the long to-do list you’ve created in preparation for making the transition into a new home. But having kids during this major change can provide its own challenges aside from packing their things. So what can you do to...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 26, 2021 | Buying
For many new homebuyers, escrow of property taxes can be a confusing topic. Some wonder if they need to do it. Others may be unsure how their property taxes actually get paid. Escrowing your property taxes is actually a very simple concept and a common way to pay your...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 5, 2021 | Buying, Selecting
When deciding where to live, it’s important to not only consider the features of the house you’re hunting for, but what type of community you’d like to be a part of. There are three common types of communities to consider: rural, suburban, and urban. Each location has...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 24, 2021 | Buying, Courtesy/Witness Closing
During your real estate transaction, you can expect to jump through a few hoops in the process of reaching the ultimate goal: the closing table. However, even when combing through all the fine details, there is the possibility of certain occurrences that will delay or...