by Jennifer Ferri | Mar 14, 2019 | Buying, Selling, Title and Closing
There are many reasons for why closings can be delayed. Maybe the home inspection turned up something concerning. Or perhaps your title company found an undisclosed lien on the house. Either way, it’s bound to be an inconvenience when people buy or sell in a...
by Jennifer Ferri | Dec 27, 2018 | Selling, Title and Closing
Picture this: It’s finally happened; after listing your home and surviving the countless open houses and lowball offers, a buyer finally comes forward with an acceptable offer. They’ve signed the sales contract and you can see the light at the end...
by Jennifer Ferri | Nov 15, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Title and Closing
Just because you’re purchasing a home doesn’t mean that your life conveniently pauses until you reach the closing table, right? Of course not! Many buyers and sellers still have to proceed with not only everyday life but other engagements as well. For example, some...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 15, 2018 | Buying, Closing Documents, Selling, Title and Closing
Before you can move into your dream house, a settlement has to take place. If all goes well, you are officially a new homeowner. But what happens when there is a bump in the road, like say…an escrow dispute? When involved in a real estate closing transaction, an...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 24, 2018 | Selling
Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. As such, you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood but doesn’t stand out too much. For example, if the other houses in the neighborhood are all 4 bedrooms, 3...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 27, 2018 | Buying, Closing Documents, Selling
So often in a closing transaction we are most concerned with the date we close. A contract will have that date so all parties know what to work towards. The closing date is set and agreed upon on the contract signed by all parties, usually several weeks from...