The difference between conventional loans and government loans is the appraisal. The appraisal comes with an inspection on the government loans. When a conventional loan they don’t; so that scares a lot of people off.
Category Archives: Home Buyers
How Long Does it Take to Buy a House?
I get asked this question a lot and it is, well how long does it take to sell or buy a house?
Interview With an Inspector
We interviewed Residential Home Inspector Ken Duggan with Pillar to Post Inspections here in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Robin McCoy, Realtor® with Keller Williams Realty Hey everybody. It’s Robin McCoy with Keller Williams and I am here with Ken Duggan, the owner of Pillar to Post Inspection Services here in the DFW area. He is a residentialContinue reading “Interview With an Inspector”
Buyer’s or Seller’s Side; There are often repairs to be made on a home.
Whether you’re on the buyer’s side or the seller’s side, there is often repairs to be made on a home. Buyer or Seller what does this mean?
The Castle House by Dilbeck
This One-of-a-Kind Charles Dilbeck Home is Now For Sale 5029 Milam Street, known as The Castle House, was built in 1940 and is one of the few French Eclectic masterpieces from Charles Dilbeck; and it is now For Sale! Charles Dilbeck designed approximately 600 houses in the Dallas, TX area between 1932 and 1970. TheyContinue reading “The Castle House by Dilbeck”
How to Buy a House – Finding Your New Home
Finding your new home starts with an initial consultation with your Realtor. During this meeting she will be discovering what you are looking for in your new home. What are 5 things that a house MUST and and 5 things it MUST NOT have in order for you to purchase it? Where do you wantContinue reading “How to Buy a House – Finding Your New Home”
How to Buy a House – Get Your Mortgage
Getting pre-approved for financing is a critical step in purchasing a home.
How to Buy a House – Finding Your Realtor
Find Your Realtor Finding a Realtor can be easy or it can be hard. There are many questions that come to mind when hiring someone to assist you in what may be the largest financial transaction of your life. I have seen people take longer to choose a sofa than choosing a Realtor! Do yourContinue reading “How to Buy a House – Finding Your Realtor”
How to Buy a House- Buyer Representation
Why you want your own representation…and not do it on your own or use the seller’s agent. In the great state of Texas buyers have their own representation in a real estate transaction. In about 1993 the Buyer Tenant Representation Agreement was created by the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR). Real Estate Buyers looked upContinue reading “How to Buy a House- Buyer Representation”