Why You Need a Pre-Approval Not a Pre-Qual!

As a home buyer, competition is fierce! Homes sell fast and you may find yourself in a competing situation. You want to be prepared as a buyer with your financing in place and a pre-approval letter from a reputable lender. You don’t want to miss out on a home or have your financing fall through after you make an offer! Check out this video to understand why you need a pre-approval and not a pre-qual for buying your home.

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Pricing Your Home to Sell 

What is the big deal about pricing your home right to sell? As a home seller, you may be thinking, “Wow, this market is great. There are so many buyers looking for homes they’ll pay anything! I’ll just mark my price up and see what offer I get.”

Unfortunately, this kind of thinking backfires. Even though buyers are looking for homes, they are pretty savvy and know what homes are selling for. Also, their real estate agent will be checking comparable homes to see what your home should be listed for and how your home compares to other homes on the market.

8 Must Haves for Your “Final Home” Purchase

In all cases, this “final home” purchase feels heavy. There’s a lot of pressure to find the perfect home. Here are some considerations to keep in mind if you are preparing to find your forever home.