An easily overlooked consideration in purchasing a property is finding homeowners insurance, and starting early.

Home buying is exciting! It’s tempting to jump in with both feet and when embarking on your house hunting adventure, but take a moment to...

Find the best home inspectors at the North Oregon Coast

If you’re getting financing for your property purchase, lenders will be an essential member of our team. Choosing the wrong lender can...

Now that you’re moving into your new home, it’s time to protect your investment and protect your family...

Time to get your keys and move into the house! When you can receive your keys will depend on the agreement you have with the Sellers...

This is a good time to start calling utility companies to set up your new utility accounts. In some cases, a personal visit to the....

About a week prior to closing, your Lender will be going through the final stages of underwriting and may request several additional...

An appraisal is a report of value produced by an independent third party. By requiring that Buyers purchase an appraisal, Lenders are...

Home warranties can provide peace of mind, especially for Buyers who don’t have large cash reserves to make unexpected repairs in the...

Before we start talking about negotiating repairs, it’s important to remember that all houses have defects. Even if you buy a brand new...

Professional home inspections usually take 3+ hours, depending on the size and condition of the house. I suggest that Buyers plan on being..

The Preliminary Title Report is a document produced by the title company during the initial stages of the home purchase. Please be sure to..

We will receive Seller’s Disclosure documentation from the Seller’s Agent near the beginning of the transaction. Sellers (with a few...

It’s important to get the professional inspection scheduled immediately, as inspectors may be...

Congratulations! Your offer has been accepted and the house is now “Pending” or “Under Contract...

When you think you’ve found The One, it’s time to act quickly and put together an offer. An offer entails much more than just the purchase..

After you purchase a property, there are some things that you can do to change or...

Your personal privacy and security are major concerns in your home purchase. It’s easy to get lax and forget all the ways that people can...

Now that you have a list of homes that you’d like to look at, what’s next? When you’re ready...