What Is Earnest Money, And How Much Should I Set Aside?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/yn4upy6bg7?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video shows, “earnest money” is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate...
What Does A Home Inspector Do, And How Does An Inspection Figure In The Purchase Of A Home?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/nas3r7gyvx?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction and mechanical...
How Can I Keep Track Of All The Homes I See?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/on4zob7lrh?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 There are some great tips in this video, like: if possible, take photographs of each house: the outside, the major rooms, the yard and extra features that you like or...
Is An Older Home A Better Value Than A New One?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/4sbn41s6y9?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there isn't a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, older homes may...
What Questions Should I Ask When Looking At Homes?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/vrecylyz4v?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things...
What Should I Look For When Walking Through A Home?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/fd6gzami7x?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, in addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: Is...