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What Is Earnest Money, And How Much Should I Set Aside?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/7e3o4teb4s?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video shows, “earnest money” is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate...
Is An Older Home A Better Value Than A New One?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/8j6llf0qng?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there isn't a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, older homes may...
What Questions Should I Ask When Looking At Homes?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/h4x37v33kw?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things...
What Should I Look For When Walking Through A Home?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/kgre3cs6vg?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, in addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: Is...
What Does A Home Inspector Do, And How Does An Inspection Figure In The Purchase Of A Home?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/foseuu5dbo?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction and mechanical...
How Can I Keep Track Of All The Homes I See?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/fop7wayqwr?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 There are some great tips in this video, like: if possible, take photographs of each house: the outside, the major rooms, the yard and extra features that you like or...