New federal regulation, implemented Oct 3, 2015 is designed to slow down the process of buying a home with a mortgage so that it can be completed in a more…
New federal regulation, implemented Oct 3, 2015 is designed to slow down the process of buying a home so that it can be completed in a more thorough manner. In…
You have a house under contract, and you’re in the option period. You’ve read the Seller’s Disclosure and you’ve walked through the house with your Realtor, but how do you know…
From THE STRAIGHT EDGE, a newsletter by engineer Greg Sethness TODAY’S SUBJECT: “Grading” and “Watering” Grading is a term that means to re-shape the surface of the ground. Around buildings…
Answer: A home warranty is an insurance policy, usually good for a year, that covers the repair and/or replacement of many of the appliances and systems of a home. The…
Who does this affect: This is a potential issue for both buyers and sellers Answer: This is known among Realtors as “appraisal risk” and can come about in a…
(Content generously provided by Chicago Title) Answer: Survey coverage is additional title insurance coverage which protects the buyer against errors on the survey. In accordance with the terms of the…
A “Seller’s Market” is a market where there are more home buyers looking to purchase a new home than there are homes for sale. This shortage of supply causes a…
It’s coming up on the time of year when folks start thinking about spring cleaning and home maintenance. One of the top items pet parents should look at is the…
Housing inventory in San Antonio is in short supply so far in the first quarter of 2015 which means that buyers are often having to compete to purchase those properties…
