by Susanne Novak | Dec 30, 2019 | Buyer Tips
For my final newsletter of the year I’d like to tell you about my last transaction – a great success story for my buyers. Stephen and Evelyn just purchased their first home a few days ago. Stephen is a veteran and took advantage of VA financing....
by Susanne Novak | Oct 14, 2019 | Buyer Tips
October may not seem to be the best time to buy a new house. Most people start looking in March and April, hoping to move in summer and be ready for the next school year at the end of August. Sadly, many buyers use this exact same strategy. It leads to competition and...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 9, 2019 | Buyer Tips
Nobody wants to pay more than necessary to the government. That’s why many home buyers look for areas with lower property taxes. Before you write your offer, consider these little-known fees and taxes that may increase your overall expenses. How Property Taxes...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 19, 2019 | Buyer Tips
Writing earnest money checks is the first real commitment you make when you purchase a home. It tells the seller you are serious, and it hits your pocket book if you bail. You may be hesitant putting a lot of money on the line. That’s understandable. Rest...
by Susanne Novak | May 20, 2019 | Buyer Tips
You probably heard that new listings get multiple purchase offers within days. Did you know that many of these contracts fail? Contract terminations are common. They are very unnerving for the seller. The house has to be relisted and future buyers will ask why the...