by ILGM Ninjas | Feb 11, 2013 | Building Codes, Buyers, Permits, Real Estate Advice, Selling
No, you will not necessarily be responsible for deficiencies in codes or permits. You should disclose everything you know about the problems or lack of permits. If you don’t tell the buyer, then you could be liable for fraud. If you do disclose, then it will be...
by ILGM Ninjas | Feb 9, 2013 | Buyers, Purchase Transaction, Real Estate Advice
This is a great question. So often closings are delayed and although we can’t control everything, there are definitely certain things a buyer can do that will help the process move forward as smoothly as possible. First, the loan itself can be a challenge. You...
by ILGM Ninjas | Feb 8, 2013 | Negotiations
It never hurts to put an offer in. And you won’t know unless you try. Yes, the sellers may be unrealistic and they probably have a strong emotional attachment to their home; the home does hold a lot of value to them. But the good news is that with an overpriced...
by ILGM Ninjas | Feb 8, 2013 | FHA
FHA has just announced that their upfront and monthly premiums will be going up again. And for loans with less that 10% down, the borrower will have to pay mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. FHA is a great product for buyers who don’t have a large down...
by ILGM Ninjas | Feb 7, 2013 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
If both the homes are in nearby neighborhoods and you can find an agent who has a strong knowledge of both markets, then yes, you should absolutely use the same agent. Working with one agent will make it much easier to coordinate the process especially since you have...