by Jennifer Ferri | May 13, 2021 | Buying
If you’re in the market for a house, it’s likely that you’re familiar with the concept of a home inspector performing an inspection on any property that you’re seriously interested in. However, the required credentials of a home inspector can differ from state to...
by Jennifer Ferri | May 6, 2021 | Buying
Ah, property lines. The invisible barriers that divide our land from that of our neighbors and the general public. Sometimes they’re marked by fences, while other times we simply accept them to be where our neighbor’s lawn mowing endeavors end. But these lines can...
by Jennifer Ferri | Apr 15, 2021 | Buying, Mortgages
Let’s imagine that you’re a potential home buyer who has looked at a few very promising properties. Your real estate agent recommends that you get pre-approved for a loan, and they hand you the name and information of a mortgage lender they know. Should you use it? Or...
by Jennifer Ferri | Apr 8, 2021 | Buying
When choosing where to live, it’s important to take preferred lifestyles into consideration. Some people prefer to live in unrestricted communities where practically anything goes, while others prefer a little more structure and added community perks. A gated...
by Jennifer Ferri | Mar 4, 2021 | Buying
There are a number of factors that home buyers should consider when scoping out potential new homes. Number of bedrooms, floor plans, kitchen amenities…there are many things you need to look at to make sure the house has everything you want. But what about things that...
by Jennifer Ferri | Feb 25, 2021 | Buying
When you’re in the midst of a real estate transaction, you hope for a smooth closing process that ends with you happily moving into your new home. And in more cases than not, the seller takes the money that they make from the closing to purchase a different home to...