How do I get a good home loan rate?
Friday, 22 February 2019
Question: “We’re going to be buying a home in a couple of months and want to get our finances in order so we can get a good loan rate. What do you recommend?” Answer: Here are the Ten Commandments Of Getting A Home Loan: Thou shalt consult with a lender six months before getting a
- Published in Q&A - Home Financing Questions
Will you match an agent who will list my home at a lower rate?
Friday, 22 February 2019
Question: “I’m talking with an agent who’ll list my home at 4%. She hasn’t sold that many homes and isn’t as successful as you are, but will you match her fee?” Answer: Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? It sounds like if I matched her fee, you’d have me sell your
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Can a tenant give a 30-day notice before their lease ends?
Friday, 15 February 2019
Question: “If a tenant has a lease, they can still give a 30 day notice to end the lease, can’t they?” Answer: No, they can’t. A lease agreement binds a landlord and tenant for a certain time period. Neither has the right to unilaterally end the lease early. If a tenant breaks a lease, my
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Is selling my house to a flipper safe?
Friday, 15 February 2019
Question: “We may sell our house to a flipper who contacted us…” Answer: Be careful! A cautionary note about home flippers, aka investors who buy, fix, and resell homes… I deal with them regularly, and many follow a strategy of: Make a “cash” offer, often sight unseen. Get the offer accepted, “tying up” the home.
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Do I have to talk to a lender before I see a home?
Friday, 08 February 2019
Question: “A real estate agent told me she wouldn’t show me any homes unless I talked with a lender to see if I was qualified. Isn’t that a bit much? Having to talk with a lender just to see one home?” Answer: It doesn’t sound like the agent explained the benefits to you of talking
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Does getting several offers mean you listed your home at too low a price?
Friday, 08 February 2019
Question: “My neighbors just listed their home and I know they got several offers the first week. Do you think that means they should have asked a higher price?” Answer: Not necessarily. Yes, homes that are priced too low usually attract multiple offers. However, even in today’s “normal” market, you can also get multiple offers
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