by Fakri Zubek | Oct 18, 2021
Here are five legal mistakes to look out for whether you are selling your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent. Failing to review the HUD-1 Settlement Statement before closing. When a contract of sale is signed, the buyer usually hires a title...
by Fakri Zubek | Sep 28, 2021
Mortgage options abound in today’s market. While you may think that you need 20% down to get a mortgage, there are many mortgages that allow you to side step this requirement. First Time Buyer Mortgage For first time home buyers, 3% down gets you the loan you...
by Fakri Zubek | Sep 16, 2021
There are 5 common mistakes that empty-nesters make. It may be true that old people know best, but then there is also an adage that nobody is perfect. The same can be said about finding yourselves as empty-nesters. Here are five common mistakes we can all learn from...
by Fakri Zubek | Aug 28, 2021
These tips on moving with Autistic children is brought to you in collaboration with Jenny Wise at Special Home Educator Moving to a new home is always a stressful endeavor, especially if you have children. With so many moving parts, it can be difficult to keep track...
by Fakri Zubek | Aug 14, 2021
Let’s discuss mistakes to avoid as you go to sell your home. Aside from pricing your home right, one of the most important things you’ll do when selling a piece of property is to try to get the best offer, as this will help you make a profit from the sale. To be...
by Fakri Zubek | Jul 31, 2021
The path to home ownership doesn’t always end at a house (detached single family home). There are alternatives and they will help you in ways you don’t expect. The condominium People like to equate condos to apartment living. Besides higher construction...
by Fakri Zubek | Jul 18, 2021
Depending on what kind of mortgage you have, the forbearance currently in place is coming to an end. Be it for FHA loans, Fannie/Freddie Mac, VA, USDA the end is now 7/31/21. One solution (of 9 options) is to secure a Loan Modification. In simplified terms, a “Loan...
by Fakri Zubek | Jun 30, 2021
Is there a bubble and will it burst soon? This is a question, and for many a certainty, that is growing in popularity. Let me save you some suspense right now. There is no bubble. Yes, prices are rising fast but there is not going to be a sudden drop in home values...
by Fakri Zubek | Jun 15, 2021
Whenever a marriage ends in divorce, what happens to the home is often a huge part of the divorce settlement. It is, after all, one of the biggest family assets. During the divorce process, all assets are identified and valued in order to decide how to divide them....
by Fakri Zubek | May 31, 2021
In this crazy market where homes sell in a couple of days with multiple offers some people are asking themselves why not wait? Wishful waiting Those who opt for waiting are usually hoping for some combination of fewer offers on homes (i.e. less competition), more...
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