For what seems like forever, buying a home and getting an inspection went hand-in-hand. But, with crazy market conditions and buyers nearly desperate for housing, some buyers are choosing alternatives to a traditional home inspection. Buyer Options for a Home Inspection In Indiana, when you buy a home, you have three inspection options on the […]
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Thou Shalt Not—What Buyers Shouldn’t Do After Applying for a Mortgage
Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are many important things to keep in mind. While many people start thinking about moving in and decorating, large purchases can kill the deal. Here are the 10 Commandments of Buying a Home once you’ve applied for a home loan. One: Thou shalt not […]
Buying a Luxury Home in Tippecanoe County
I get so many questions about luxury homes in Tippecanoe County, so I thought we’d dive into buying a luxury home in our area. P.S. I did a fun roundup of the most expensive homes sold in our county in 2021, so check it out here. Such gorgeous homes! Defining a Luxury Home What is […]
The Lifespan of Major Home Components
Buying a home requires a certain amount of . . . trust. You must trust that the seller filled out the residential real estate disclosure to the best of their knowledge. And you must trust that the components of the home were built and maintained to hold up to their typical life expectancy. But what […]
Smart Buyer Tactics for a Competitive Housing Market
Here are some buyer tactics for a competitive market.