Monthly Archives: April 2024
Waiving a Real Estate Appraisal Contingency: Be Careful
If you’re buying a home, the home will need to be appraised. Many of us don’t give much thought to the appraisal. But in a tight real estate market, with buyers vying for a limited supply of houses, many buyers are trying to be more competitive by waiving what is known as the appraisal… Read More »
The Benefits of Tenancies by the Entireties
When you buy a house, one thing to consider is how to own the house, if you are buying it with someone else. If that someone else happens to be a spouse, you’ll have another option—the option to purchase and title the home in both of your names, as a tenancy by the entirety,… Read More »
The Good and Bad of the Realtor’s Lawsuit Settlement
You may have heard that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) just recently settled a major class action lawsuit, and that the outcome of the suit will likely alter home prices. But what does the settlement actually mean, and what was it about? Realtors Commissions As you likely know, when you buy or sell… Read More »