If you’re like most people, you already know that buying a home is part of a negotiation process. You ask for something, the seller agrees or disagrees, you adjust your expectations and try again. But what most people believe is that you can only negotiate price in a real estate purchase contract – and they’re [...]
If you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, a veteran (retired or not), a defense contractor or a qualifying dependent, you could be eligible to buy a home for sale in Midland using a VA loan. But what is a VA loan, and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know. Related: [...]
If you're thinking about buying a home in Midland but you're not quite sure you could afford it, check out this list of signs that point in a favorable direction for you. Could You Afford a House Today? Here Are 3 Signs While you should definitely talk to a financial adviser before you make a [...]
When you're buying or selling a home in Midland, you want to know how long the whole process is going to take - and while we can't tell you how long it'll be before someone makes an offer (sometimes it's a day, sometimes it's longer), we can tell you how long it takes to close [...]
Few people think about drains until there is a problem, but well-working and maintained drains such as your sink, washer, toilet and shower drains can save you a ton of time, effort and money. Consider how old your drains are and if they are metal or plastic. This could potentially affect their projected duration and [...]
A lien against property in a real estate transaction can pose a problem - both for the buyer and the seller. A property lien is a notice to the public (including homebuyers) that the property's owner allegedly owes a debt. Sometimes creditors put liens against property as a means to get paid. If there's a [...]
When you buy or sell a home in Midland, you'll hear the term earnest money - but what does it mean, how much is it, and what happens to it when your transaction is completed? Here's what you need to know. What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is a deposit - sometimes also called a [...]
Are you nervous because you need a co-signer on your mortgage and your co-signer is not U.S. citizen. This isn't that uncommon, let's start there. Take a deep breath. Here is some info on getting a co-signer that is not a U.S. citizen. The main thing to keep in mind is that the FHA might [...]
If you're about to become a new homebuyer, you might have been checking rates out online. Have you noticed that the APR and the interest rates on a mortgage aren't the same percentages? What gives and which should you use? APR APR, or annual percentage rate, is a significantly broader, more accurate figure for you [...]
Millennials are the largest generation of homebuyers at this time, but there is a trend that we are seeing in which Millennials are having a harder time getting a good mortgage than their older counterparts. While it's easy to assume that the reason must be due to wasteful credit spending, the truth is the opposite. [...]
