I wish I had a dollar every time a client asked me at the closing table “Why so much paper?” or “I just bought my car signing on an iPad at the dealership, why can I not do that for my home?” These are valid questions. Most of what we do in life now is...
Many people don’t know that when you buy a house in NC, an attorney is involved. The Buyer chooses which attorney to close with, but what should the Seller do? Should a Seller get a completely different attorney to represent them in the transaction? Thankfully,...
While these are the words from the 1998 one hit wonder, it also applies to buying a home. A seller was once the buyer, but now someone else is. When that someone is you, you may not know what a closing is. The closing is the final step to homeownership....
Many people want a home that isn’t governed by an HOA, but that is very unlikely in our area. HOAs, Homeowner’s Associations, are everywhere and it is vital that you know what you can and cannot do when it comes to payments and involvement. Here are a few myths...
Escrow is a term thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean when it comes to having a mortgage? It is often over-complicated, so here is an easy way to remember it. Most lenders require you to open an Escrow Account. When you pay your mortgage, you send...