I wanna buy a home Part 5: Settlement…what’s needed?
If you haven’t already, be sure to read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4 in Tomeka’s “I wanna buy a home” series.
I wanna buy a home Part 3: I’ve found the home I love, now what?
If you haven’t already, be sure to read part 1 and part 2 in Tomeka’s “I wanna buy a home” series.
I wanna buy a home Part 2: I’m newly pre-approved, now what?
Congratulations on your pre-approval! Yay! (If you haven’t yet been pre-approved, read about that process in the first post in this series.) So now that you: 1. Know your pre-approval status (that you have indeed been pre-approved and not denied) 2. Know your maximum comfort price range. Your next move is to call me! We will then schedule a good … Read More
I wanna buy a home but I have absolutely no idea of where to start! Part 1.
Your very first step should be to reach out to a lender to discuss your financing strategy. Let me be crystal clear: not a credit repair person, but a lender. Why? Who better to tell you what you need to do, should you find yourself shy of pre-approval (denied for a mortgage), than the person who is qualified to pre-approve … Read More
You’ve Found the House, You’re Under Contract, What’s Next?
You’ve Found the House, You’re Under Contract, What’s Next? You’ve been searching for your next home and now, you’ve finally found the one. You’re under contract, and it’s time to make it yours. There are a lot of moving parts and as buyers, you have to be efficient and prepared. We’ve outlined the contract process so you know what … Read More
For First Time Homebuyers, Money is a Hot Topic
For First Time Homebuyers, Money is a Hot Topic For first time homebuyers, money is a hot topic since purchasing a home requires your money, other people’s money, and sometimes government money. You can wield all of this in your favor, but you need a solid lender, and some do it better than others. A good lender will inform … Read More