Story Time! You Need to Get Pre-Approved
Back in October – about six months ago – I received an inquiry on a listing here in town: it was 155 Thackeray Drive, a beautiful expanded split level that was listed for $925,000. I met this prospect and his wife at the property. Although this couple liked the house, they experienced a bit of […]
Choosing the Right Price for Your Somerset County House Still Matters
You can’t list the house high just because it’s a seller’s market. While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during 2021 and 2022, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and are seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows […]
What Are My Closing Costs?
Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are […]
Pre-approval in 2023
Getting Pre-approved: What You Need To Know One of the first steps in your 2023 homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a pre-approval, the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, […]
When is the Final Walkthrough?
Q. (From a buyer): When should I schedule my final walkthrough and how much time should I allow? What am I looking for when I’m there? A. Your final walk through should be scheduled before your closing. This is your opportunity to ensure that everything in the house is as you’d expect it to be. […]
Utility Companies in Bedminster, NJ
When Buying a home in Bedminster it is important that you contact the utility companies below to transfer the utilities into your name at least 1 week before closing. This will ensure uninterrupted service when moving into your new home. Sellers should also contact the utility companies to transfer the utilities out of their name […]
Utility Companies in New Providence, NJ
When Buying a home in New Providence it is important that you contact the utility companies below to transfer the utilities into your name at least 1 week before closing. This will ensure uninterrupted service when moving into your new home. Sellers also need to contact the utility companies to transfer the utilities out of […]
Utility Companies in Berkeley Heights, NJ
When Buying a home in Berkeley Heights it is important that you contact the utility companies below to transfer the utilities into your name at least 1 week before closing. This will ensure uninterrupted service when moving into your new home. Sellers also need to contact the utility companies to transfer the utilities out of […]
Utility Companies in Basking Ridge, NJ
When buying a home in Basking Ridge it is important that you contact the utility companies in order to transfer the utilities into your name at least 1 week before closing. This will ensure uninterrupted service when moving into your new home. Sellers should also contact the utility companies to transfer the utilities out of their name […]