by Fakri Zubek | Dec 28, 2017
You had a home inspection done and issues were found. After negotiations with your seller, repairs are finally being done. The closing date is imminent, however, and the repairs are nowhere near done. Should you delay the close of escrow if repairs are still being...
by Fakri Zubek | Dec 20, 2017
A home inspection is an optional part of the home buying process, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important. Home inspections provide an added peace of mind for buyers who want to make sure they are indeed getting their money’s worth. It’s also cost-effective– the...
by Fakri Zubek | Dec 13, 2017
You are at the last stage of the buying process. You receive an email from your agent about wire transfer instruction details for the escrow money, and you oblige. But…. something is not right. The escrow agent repeatedly asks you if the money has been wired. A couple...
by Fakri Zubek | Dec 11, 2017
After much hinting last year, on December 16 2016 the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by 0.25 percentage point. It’s been quite some time since the Fed had made such a move. Since 2008, the Fed has kept interest rates low in order to help the economy...
by Fakri Zubek | Dec 8, 2017
Once your offer has been accepted by the seller, you are just a few steps away from becoming a homeowner. Now is the time to secure financing and work on closing escrow. These two steps are the final hurdle you will need to clear. Here are the things to keep in mind...
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