While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against some multiple-offer scenarios.

Here are a few things to consider to help you put your best foot forward when making an offer on a home.

1. Lean on a Real Estate Professional

Rely on an agent who can support your goals and help you understand what’s happening in today’s housing market. Agents are experts in the local market and on the national trends too. They’ll use both of those areas of expertise to make sure you have…

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Closing costs are the taxes and fees associated with completing your home purchase.  Buyers can expect for them to range anywhere from 2-6% of the purchase price of the home.  

Here are some closing costs most buyers can expect to anticipate:

  • Loan origination
  • Home inspection fees
  • Escrow deposit
  • Attorney fees
  • Private mortgage insurance
  • Taxes on home loan amount
  • Document recording fees on the deed and mortgage
  • Mortgage points

Buyers and sellers typically split the closing costs.  A great buyers agent will help you negotiate these costs with the seller to offset as much of the costs as possible.  

You can read more about closing costs here.


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If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make.

While housing market conditions are definitely a factor in your decision, your own life and your finances may be even more important. As an article from NerdWallet says:

“Housing market trends give important context. But whether this is a good time to buy a house also depends on your financial situation, life goals and readiness to become a homeowner.”

Instead of trying to time the market, it may help to focus on what you can control. Here are a…

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Every Thursday until Labor Day, the Museum of Fine Arts is hosting a Concerts at the Courtyard series in their beautiful Calderwood Courtyard.  Tickets range from $24-$30 and food and drinks will also be available for purchase.  Doors open at 6pm and music begins at 7:30pm.


Click here to read more!

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