Prediction VS Production!
Lorna Calder
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This month's featured video discusses buyers potential closing costs. The final step of any real estate transaction is the closing. During the closing all funds are accounted for and distributed. It is during the final accounting process that the buyer learns what the ultimate costs and expenses will be. At some point prior to the closing the buyer will receive a HUD 1 – Form also known as a closing statement.
This form will identify the buyer and sellers responsibilities and distribution of funds. A list of buyers fees may include, lenders points, loan application fees, cost of credit report, attorney’s fees, escrow taxes and insurance, and title insurance just to name a few. Depending on the location, type of property being purchased and other factors the fees may or may not apply.
All of your particular closing costs will be itemized on your closing statement. While it can feel like they are quickly adding up the closing costs are a routine part of they buying process and many of the fees paid actually help protect your investment and insure your interests are represented.
There is a lot to know about owning a home but remember a realtor is always your best source of information for all your real estate needs.
If you have not reviewed my monthly Housing Trends Newsletter - you could be missing out. Everywhere I go, people are asking me about the housing market conditions - it's on everyone's mind. Staying abreast of local and national market conditions and factors that can affect the future sale or purchase of your home can make the decision process less daunting. I always tell my clients that in order to make the best decision they need to have all the information they can upfront. My Housing Trends Newsletter is just one of the tools in my arsenal to make sure you keep informed.
The May 2013 Local and National Housing Trends has just been released. This month's newsletter is packed full of local and national housing market statistics and news you need to know to stay current with today's changing housing market.
This month's housing trends issue features:
Storm Shelters in High Demand After Tornados
10 Things to Consider Before Making an Offer on a Home
Landscaping Can Impact Home Values
Moving Tips To Help Your Child Through The Big Move
Deck and Patio Lighting Ideas that Add Livability
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This month's featured video discusses the difference between a licensee and a realtor. In almost every state people who wish to pursue a career in selling real estate must apply for and meet the requirements for licensure as a real estate salesperson.
In the state of Texas real estate licenses are administered by the Texas Real Estate Commission more popularly known as TREC. TREC issues real estate licenses to certain individuals who meet certain basic qualifications. The emphasis of course is on the term basic. Every realtor is a licensee but not every licensee is a realtor. Many of the individuals who qualify for licensure in the state of Texas elect to take their careers to a higher level by joining the National Association of Realtors and becoming a realtor. Real estate professionals who elect to belong to the NAR are known around the world as realtors. Every realtor belongs to the NAR as well as the state and local chapters. In this case that would be the Texas Association of Realtors also known as TAR and the Houston Association of realtors also known as HAR.
Realtors subscribe to a strict code of ethics. They also participate in a wide range of professional training and knowledge programs that cover virtually every issue faced in today's real estate market. Today knowledge makes a difference in achieving successful transaction. So, now you have learned something on the difference between a licensee and a realtor. It's a big deal and can make an even bigger difference in the most important transaction of your life, the sale or purchase of your home.
There is a lot to know about owning a home. A Realtor is always your best source of information for all your real estate needs...A Realtor is always your best source of information for all your real estate needs...
If you have not reviewed my monthly Housing Trends Newsletter - you could be missing out. Everywhere I go, people are asking me about the housing market conditions - it's on everyone's mind. Staying abreast of local and national market conditions and factors that can affect the future sale or purchase of your home can make the decision process less daunting. I always tell my clients that in order to make the best decision they need to have all the information they can upfront. My Housing Trends Newsletter is just one of the tools in my arsenal to make sure you keep informed.
The April 2013 Local and National Housing Trends has just been released. This month's newsletter is packed full of local and national housing market statistics and news you need to know to stay current with today's changing housing market.
This month's housing trends issue features:
7 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make
11 Ways To Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
Remodeling: 27 Ideas For Laundry Room
Planning to Move? What About Moving the Auto and Motorcycle?
You can view the newsletter here.
If you wish to receive FREE Housing Trends eNewsletter e-mailed to you monthly, click here to Subscribe.
If you are considering selling your house or buying a home and need more information, I am never too busy to help, please contact me for more information.
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