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June 27, 2016

Review Your Closing Statement Carefully

When you go to the closing for your home (whether buying or selling), you will receive a closing statement that outlines the various costs and charges, who pays for them, and the bottom line for...

May 9, 2015

Closing Costs: How Much Can You Ask The Seller To Pay?

I Need Some Closing Costs Paid By The Seller, But How Much? It is common for buyers to want assistance with closing costs when they are getting ready to purchase a home. Remember that closing...

October 15, 2013

Earnest Money: What Is It And Why Do You Need It?

Explaining Earnest Money When buying a home in Texas, you will need to write a check for “earnest money” when making an offer. This check, along with your check for the option period, are submitted with...

July 12, 2013

Closing On A Home While You’re Out Of Town?

Tips For Closing On A Home While You’re Away As much as we in the real estate industry like to believe that each real estate transaction is everyone’s top priority at all times throughout an...

April 1, 2013

Buyer’s Walk Through And Acceptance

Walk This Way Congratulations! You’ve made it almost all the way to closing, but before you sit down at the title company and sign the all-important closing documents, aren’t you forgetting something? The buyer’s final...

September 26, 2012

10 Things To Know About Closings

Real Estate Closings And You After all that time waiting, you get the call…it’s closing time! Closing is the time to sign all of those final documents and move all the money around to finalize...

March 6, 2012

What Happens If The Buyer Loses Their Job?

Let’s play another fun game of Worst Case Scenario Survival: Real Estate Edition. You’ve found it – the home of your dreams. It’s the perfect size for your family, in a great location, and the seller...