• Earnest Money - What is It?,Jackie Weisenburger

    Earnest Money - What is It?

    Earnest Money Explained: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know Earnest money is a term you'll hear shortly after an offer on a home is accepted, but many buyers aren't exactly sure what it is, where the money goes, or what happens to it at closing. The simplest explanation is this: Earnest money

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  • Fun Fact Friday - home inspections,Jackie Weisenburger

    Fun Fact Friday - home inspections

    Fun Fact Friday: Why Home Inspections Don't "Pass or Fail" One of the most common questions I hear during the home-buying process is: "Did the house pass inspection?" Here's your Fun Fact Friday answer: A home inspection isn't really a pass-or-fail test. There isn't a big green PASS stamp or red FAI

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  • Monday Myth you should always price high,Jackie Weisenburger

    Monday Myth you should always price high

    Monday Myth: You Should Always Price Your Home High Myth: "We should list our home higher than it's worth because we can always come down later." Reality: This is one of the most common—and costly—myths in real estate. While it may seem logical to "leave room to negotiate," pricing your home too hig

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  • What does "PITI" actually mean,Jackie Weisenburger

    What does "PITI" actually mean

    What Does "PITI" Actually Mean? If you've ever talked with a lender or a real estate agent, you may have heard the term PITI and wondered, "What in the world does that mean?" While it sounds like another confusing real estate acronym, PITI is actually one of the most important concepts to understand

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