Buying a Home

Final walkthrough… what it is and why it is important

The final walkthrough is usually the last step before heading to closing when buying a home. It gives you one last review of what you are buying to make sure...
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What happens on closing day?

It is typically about 45 days from the time you come to an agreement to purchase a home until closing… which can seem like a long time while you are...
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What if you can’t attend closing? Is there a remote option?

Results Title Remote Online Notary Closing Services Signing for closings have historically always required ‘wet’ signatures… meaning sellers and buyers personally signing in ink. With the advancement of online technology,...
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3 questions to expect at closing

Buying a home in Minnesota? Here are three questions you should be prepared to answer at the closing table. 1) How do you want to take title? Most married couples go...
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Water can cause hidden issues that impact the integrity of your home

Selling your home can be complicated. Just about everything affects the value of your home. One thing that can affect your home’s value is water damage and all of the...
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Weekly real estate market update 4/22/22… the impact of rising mortgage rates

Last week’s coming soon listings became this week’s new listings as new listings jumped up again this week following the spring holidays. Pending sales will likely pop up again next...
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Are you ready to become part of a CIC?

If you purchase a property that is part of a CIC (Common Interest Community) you automatically become a member of the community homeowners association and agree to live by its...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/18/22… median buyer income still higher than required to buy a median-priced home

Showings this week were about the same as they were two years ago, at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown. New listings and pending sales are in lock step, hanging...
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