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Is An Escrow Account Right For You?

September 17, 2021 by Michael Addison

When someone is looking at purchasing a home, they usually focus on the purchase price of the home and the potential monthly payment. At the same time, there are other costs that need to be included as well. This includes home insurance and real estate taxes. As a result, many homeowners find themselves asking if they should use an escrow account or not. What do homeowners need to think about and how can they make the right decision? What Is An Escrow Account? First, it is important to define an escrow account. An escrow account is an account that contains money for items such as insurance and taxes. That way, homeowners are not blindsided by a major bill at the end of the year. Some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, Savings

3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

November 6, 2018 by Michael Addison

The real estate market is quite different from other markets and can be confusing for even the most experienced buyers and sellers. You will need the help of a real estate agent whether you are an experienced buyer or doing it for the first time. Even with the help of an agent, you can educate yourself on some of the basic elements of a real estate transaction in order to make yourself more comfortable throughout the process. Here are 3 things that you should be aware of before you start a real estate transaction: Market Demand And Sales Price There are many factors that determine the appropriate sales price at which you sell or buy a piece of property. Among them is the market demand and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Escrow, Market Demand, Real Estate

Ensuring A Stress-Less Closing

May 9, 2018 by Michael Addison

Buying a home is an exciting and exhilarating time. Between the time your offer is accepted, and when you finally have keys in hand and you are ready to step into your new home, it can be stressful. The escrow period, also known as the closing, can take the most easygoing home buyer to the brink of insanity. After you have negotiated your best price and come to an agreement, there are ways to make the escrow process less anxiety-provoking. Here are some tips from top real estate agents to help you get through the escrow process without losing your cool.  Utilize Your Professionals Trust your real estate agent to walk you through the entire process is key to a smoothly closing escrow. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, Stress Relief

The Home-Buying Closing Process in a Nutshell

April 26, 2018 by Michael Addison

The closing process for a home purchase is an exciting time. The home is finished, the purchase is ready to be finalized and it's almost time to move in. The final steps of the closing process ensures both parties are able to meet their requirements and all the paperwork is in place and verified. The Key Players There are actually four parties involved in a typical closing: the buyer, the seller, the bank or lender financing the purchase, and the escrow agent. Each has an important role in making sure the closing happens effectively and efficiently. As is common with most purchases, the buyer is already familiar with the need to have a down payment ready and to be committed to a purchase. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing, Escrow, Mortgage

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