Yesterday in Part 1 of this series, I told you about one of the bumpy closings that I had this week due to problems with a lender. Today, I want to tell you about the worst lender experience I have ever had while representing buyers. I have been working with a very...
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Choosing a lender involves more than simply looking for the lowest interest rate and closing costs. There can be major financial repercussions if your lender misses deadlines such as the appraisal or loan commitment deadline. And it can be disastrous if your lender...
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Everyone knows real estate sales are down. And most people have heard the slogan that real estate is all about Location, Location, Location. Location is definitely important. (NOTE: Location means not only the subdivision and part of town, but also if the house is on...
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My goal when starting this blog was to develop a resource for home buyers and sellers. Since most of us only buy a few homes over our lifetimes, few homeowners really get all this buying and selling thing down. And, with changes in technology and the lending...
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With the flooding this week in Pacific, Eureka and Fenton, Missouri residents have had a big reminder that many homes throughout the St. Louis area are located in flood zones. Keep in mind that flood zones aren’t just limited to the areas on the edges of the...
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Earlier this week, I wrote about a couple that I’m working with that is looking for a home and made the smart decision to walk away from 3 homes that they liked in order to make a sound financial investment. We went looking at homes again today, this time in St....
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