When it comes to selling during the holidays, there are definitely some advantages. Seventy-nine percent of real estate professionals surveyed believe more serious buyers are one of the biggest advantages of selling a home during the holiday season. Sixty-one percent think less competition among properties is a plus and 17 percent believe cold weather making […]
If you made an offer on a house and the appraisal comes back lower than the original price, you can get out of your contract as long as your contract was contingent on the appraisal. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know as long as you have […]
When its time for you to buy a home, how do you find a Buyer’s Agent? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know you can just go through the local agents in your area, and find ones that help buyers find houses. Any agent that is […]
If you find a house that the owners have walked away from, can you buy it before it goes into foreclosure? If you’re not 100% confident that you can handle all the legal documents, it’s wise to hire a professional real estate agent. They can find the homeowners and see if they are able to short sale the […]
If you are buying a home, can the seller ask for your credit score? You are typically not required to give credit scores to the seller. A pre-approval letter should be sufficient (not the same as a pre-qualification letter). Anyone can ask you for anything. It is up to you if you want to provide it. […]
When its time to move into your new home, a portable moving containers is a great idea. You pick the exact delivery day and pack and unload on your own schedule. It’s also safer and easier than driving an unfamiliar truck. Here are a few tips to make your container move easier. Decide which items […]
If the cash you are offering on a house is invested in equities, should you be worried about giving them too much information and hurting your ability to negotiate? We doubt the contract requires you to show excess funds but it may be advisable. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods […]
If you have accepted an offer on your house and another offer comes in, what can you do? If the current offer has contingencies such as inspections or financing, you could accept the second offer as a back up offer contingent upon the default of the first parties in releasing their contingencies when due. The […]
With an increasing focus on green home building there is also a greater interest in knowing just how energy efficient an already-built home is. The Home Energy Rating System or HERS, is a numerical value for the efficiency of a home. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and […]
Is it possible to get financing for a home from someone other than a bank? Most mortgages come from either mortgage companies, banks or credit unions. They have numerous programs for first time buyers. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we would suggest that you call a […]
