You may have decided the master suite was exactly what you wanted, but do the windows leak? When you choose to purchase a home in California, you’re also potentially buying any problems lurking in the walls, the foundation, the crawl space, or the attic. The home inspection is the best way to negotiate repairs or …
Unfortunately, the honest answer is that it depends on a number of things. The most important is how long it takes you to find a property you want to call home. It could take months or possibly years if you include the search as part of the process. You want to be thorough, when it …
Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) or Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI) can be described as life insurance equal to the amount of your mortgage. Neither of these should be confused with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). They are totally different things. PMI is charged to you each month along with your mortgage payment to protect your lender …
The short answer is no, but not using a realtor, instead thinking you can use the internet as your only means of information is short-sighted. From researching the projected cost of utilities to local zoning restrictions, you’re going to invest countless hours in research before making an offer. As a buyer, and especially as a …
