Settlement statements & closing costs
One thing I hear often causes a little anxiety for buyers and sellers is that you don't see your final settlement statements...
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Home improvements to help sell
In March 2019, The National Association of Realtors shared the top 15 improvements to homes that helped earn top dollar and quicker...
First time home buyer options
There is something rewarding about owning your home, but this is also a big investment, especially for first time home buyers.
Difference between a real estate broker and agent
Every now and again, I will hear someone refer to me as a Real Estate Broker... but I am not. I am...
Should you pay for mortgage points?
Understanding all the various mortgage options and structures can sometimes feel like you need to get a new degree to comprehend it...
How lenders view debt to income
How mortgage lenders view your debt-to-income ratio, what counts as debt and how DTI affects how much home you can buy.
How do your homes sell so fast
How Renee Hahn's listings sell faster and often for more than the competition: pricing, preparation and marketing done right.
Stage your home to sell
Does home staging really make a difference in the ability to sell homes? Absolutely.
With a property in LLC, who signs contracts?
Most of the time it is pretty straight forward who needs to sign listing agreements and sales contracts for real estate transactions.
Understanding mortgage insurance
Mortgage Insurance is a topic most people have heard of but many don't understand. What is mortgage insurance? Who pays for mortgage...
What is title insurance?
How many different insurances are there with home purchases... home insurance, title insurance, mortgage insurance?
Walk through checklist
A final walk-through checklist so you confirm the home's condition, repairs and systems before closing on your new home.