by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 21, 2022 | Courtesy/Witness Closing
Scheduling your closing is one of the final steps in your journey to owning a new home. But while it may sound like the easiest step, there are a few factors to take into consideration when deciding on the timing of your closing. Month of the Year Most any month of...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 14, 2022 | Closing Documents
Your closing disclosure documents the actual terms of your loan transaction. You should receive it no later than 3 business days before consummation. It must be in writing – paper or digital. If the loan terms or costs change prior to consummation, your...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 7, 2022 | Buying, Selling
Hoarder houses—you’ve heard of them, and you may even know someone who has a habit of accumulating clutter in their home. But can hoarding affect the value of a real estate property? The short answer is yes, yes it can. Hoarding can have a severe impact on a...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 30, 2022 | Selling
Choosing the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route when it comes time to sell your house can be a rewarding experience, but also extremely challenging. Before making this decision, ask yourself a few key questions so that you are prepared for the process that hopefully leads...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 23, 2022 | Financing, Mortgages
Generally speaking, creditors are bound by the initial loan estimate. They are, however, permitted to provide a revised loan estimate under certain changed circumstances. These include circumstances that: a) increase settlement charges beyond the legal...