Blog Category - Buyers

Oct 15, 2015 • 6 min read

Top 8 Real Estate Articles: Every Buyer Should Read

One of the most popular articles when it comes to buying a home is the Home Buying Checklist [Infographic] post written by Andrew Fortune. Andrew created an amazing infographic to go alongside his post. This article has been shared more than Five thousand times. Putting it at the Top of the list!In Andrew's article, he talks about the 10 things to take care of once you have an accepted offer. A s

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May 6, 2026 5 min read

Under Contract vs Contingent vs Pending: What is the difference?

With so many people searching for homes online, it can be confusing when you see the same home listed on multiple sites but they show a different status.This is why one of the most common questions people ask is......is this home still available?In real estate, some terminology can be used interchangeably, which can add to the confusion. One real estate website may have the home listed as conting

Aug 24, 2024 5 min read

82 Things an Agent Does for You When Buying a Home

With unlimited access to new listings, valuable sold data, innovative online tools, and FAQs that can be found on most platforms -- the general public is now equipped with a wealth of information that they certainly deserve when making such a large purchase.But is that enough?Buyers can comprehensively get a good pulse on the local market but could mistakenly fumble through a transaction.Why do I

Sep 1, 2023 4 min read

Top 28 Most Powerful Real Estate Quotes

Many people dream of building wealth. A goal that can seem more challenging and harder to achieve simply because of a lack of action. One of the strongest wealth-building vehicles over time has been the investment in Real Estate. Not just a dwelling, but specifically in the land itself. The history of real estate investing has surprisingly been traced back to caveman drawings and from the looks o

Mar 9, 2022 6 min read

Do I Need a REALTOR to Buy a House?

This is a common question that runs through the minds of many homebuyers. Some may have even heard from either a family member or friend that they have purchased a home in the past without a Buyer's agent.How is that possible?Well, that's because you don't actually have to use an agent to purchase a property. In fact, every day, people decide to navigate the home search, contract negotiation, app

Sep 3, 2021 8 min read

16 Questions You Need to Ask Real Estate Agents

Buying and selling property and homes is a massive financial and often personal undertaking. Depending on which state you live in, the process can vary in how easy or difficult it may be. But what remains the same regardless of your zip code is how great of an asset working with a qualified real estate agent can be as opposed to navigating things all by yourself. Some real estate agents do a grea

Apr 22, 2021 9 min read

How Accurate is Credit Karma vs Actual Score

When it comes to buying a home and getting pre-approved, one of the most important numbers is our credit score. This little three-digit number carries a world of importance and can have an impact on many things in our lives. Surprisingly, millions of adults do not actively monitor their credit scores and millions more don’t understand the importance of having a good score. If you are looking to d

Mar 17, 2021 6 min read

The Perfect House Hunting Checklist

Purchasing a home is one of the largest decisions we can make in our lifetime. While it’s certainly an exciting experience, it can quickly feel a bit daunting if you haven’t done your homework before you set out on your house-hunting expedition. You’ve probably imagined your dream home numerous times before the size of the room! Maybe you’re even so detailed that you’ve thought of what type of ba

Sep 6, 2018 3 min read

How Much House Can I Afford? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Determining how much house you can afford can be tricky!Many different things factor into the equation. Some of the most obvious are things like your income, how much of a down payment you'll need, your debt to income ratio, and of course, your credit score. Below, we cover a long list that highlights some of the other factors that help determine how much home you may be able to purchase. This ca

Aug 27, 2018 4 min read

Important Home Buying Myths to Avoid

Sometimes the thought of buying a home can be intimidating and may also feel out of reach and unattainable. For whatever reason, homeownership can actually be easier than expected. Below, we highlight some home buyer myths you may want to ignore.Yes, some loans require you to put 20% down, but depending on your qualifications, you may actually be able to purchase a home by putting down a lot less

Apr 24, 2018 4 min read

How to Close on a Home Quickly and On-time

Typically, when buying a home you are excited to close right away and may even have plans to be in the home by a certain date. However, there are times when closing dates are delayed or even pushed back. Buying a home consists of many different contractual deadlines, starting from the very beginning, all the way up to the very end.Most first-time homebuyers have one question in common - how long