Will I need to pay for anything until I close on the house? Yes, be prepared to pay for inspections and maybe even the appraisal at the time of the inspection or service.  While some of these items sometimes are negotiated for the seller to pay, a lot of sellers are requesting that the buyer […]

CAN I WRITE AN OFFER AND THEN GET PREQUALIFIED? Simply – sure, but your offer won’t get anywhere.  The seller will counter back “subject to reviewing proof of funds to close” and the offer will still be open.  This means anyone else can buy the house before you get that project done. Then, disappointment all […]

  Why do I have to be prequalified first, all I want to do is just start looking around?   Starting to look around at homes is a more sophisticated process than most people would believe. If the homes are occupied, the owners need notification that someone is coming to see their home, which usually […]

I WANT TO BUY A HOME, HOW DO I START? When you are ready to buy a home, contact a real estate professional.  The best Realtors will have you meet them at their office or set up a telephone conference to discuss your needs.    The first thing you must have done is to be […]

Albuquerque real estate stats Inventory is lower and sales of existing homes have started to increase!  This is a great time to buy that home that you have been waiting for.  While we are in a somewhat slow moment with the NM State Fair, Balloon Fiesta and other upcoming holiday activities, the serious buyers are […]