Purchasing Your Home

After a year of the pandemic, 81% of adults say they’re okay buying things – even expensive things – online, especially with extra authentication and verification steps. NEW YORK – The COVID-19 pandemic fueled an acceleration in online transactions, including in real estate. As a result, a majority of U.S. adults are comfortable completing financial purchases digitally, finds a new...

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Text Version: Want to reduce the headache of moving into a new home? Follow these tips: Before You Pack 1. Plan your move well in advance. This will help you avoid a last-minute frenzy. 2. Back up your computers. Protect critical files and photos by storing copies on a portable hard drive you carry with you, or uploading the files to a free cloud server such as Google Drive or Dropbox. 3....

Update your pet’s tag with your new address. Make sure your pet’s collar is sturdy and correctly sized. The tag should also include your mobile number and e-mail address so that you can be reached during the move. Request veterinary records. Ask your current vet to send your pet’s medical history directly to the new vet. Have their contact information handy in case of emergency or if the new...

The credit-score company created guidelines for people planning to finance a home, car or other loan. Homebuyers should start up to 24 months before shopping. SAN JOSE, Calif. – Certain credit-based applications need more preparation than others, and for many purchases – including home buying – a credit check should be the first step. The check helps buyers confirm that they qualify for a home,...

Are you considering selling your home For Sale By Owner? Not knowing what papers you need to sell your property can cost you dearly. There are lots of documents and many disclosures that need to be signed and submitted for filing throughout the home sales process. A seller needs to consider scheduling appraisers, arranging necessary inspections, and meeting a whole host of other conditions. Failing...

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REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers: 1. An expert guide. Selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or...

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