by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 26, 2023 | Buying, Financing, Sales Process
Earnest money is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between 1-5% of the purchase price. However, the amount can vary depending on local customs and...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 10, 2019 | Buying, Mortgages
If you type PMI into Google, the first result that pops up will likely be for a non-profit organization. But if you scroll down a few results, you’ll see the meaning that makes a lot more sense within the context of buying a house: Private Mortgage Insurance....
by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 3, 2019 | Investing, Renting
Feeling ready to dip your toes into real estate investment? Here are a few options to consider prior to making a final decision on how you want to invest: Rentals This is a classic way to enter into the real estate investment process. Apartments, condos or homes near...
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 | Dec 20, 2018 | Real Estate Insurance, Title Insurance, Title Searches
Most of us are familiar with the concept of insurance. Because we can’t see into the future, we can never be too careful when it comes to protecting the things that we value most. But how many people understand the difference between owner’s title insurance and pretty...
