EXIT Oceanside Realty Blog
In 2022 most people hear warranty and think about those annoying spam calls about your car's warranty. Luckily, a home warranty is nothing like that. We promise to answer all of your questions and give you all the details without harassing you during dinner.
What Even Is a Home Warranty?
A warranty is also known as a residential service contract. This contract covers the repair or replacement of certain home systems for the term of the contract.
Isn’t That the Same Thing as Homeowners Insuran...
You’ve arrived. Perhaps you’ve even managed to unpack some of your belongings and your new place is beginning to feel like home. But what about your cat or dog? How can you help them to feel at home in this new environment?
Begin with Pet Proofing
Ensuring your pet’s safety should be your first step in making your new house their home. Before you begin to introduce your pet to his new home start by doing a thorough pet-proofing. There are many pet-proofing resources out there, but the basics i...
In the last year, we have arrived at what Realtors call a “low inventory” market and what experts call a housing crisis. In lamen’s terms, this means that there are not enough houses available for the number of qualified buyers out there looking. This fact has many buyers looking to build rather than buy, however, the process for purchasing a new build is quite different from your average real estate transaction.
If you’re thinking about this path to homeownership we’re sure you have questions...
On my list of things I wish I had learned in school rather than Pi is understanding Credit. There’s a lot of chatter out there about credit scores, but how many of us really understand what it means? And more importantly how many of us truly understand how to use it as a tool to reach our goals. Today on the blog we are answering your credit questions!
First, What is Credit? What is a credit report and why do we care about our credit score?
Credit is the ability to borrow money or access goods...
The current market and housing shortage has made it nearly impossible for many homebuyers, especially first time home buyers, to find a home. This fact has many buyers considering a “fixer-upper” and asking their faithful realtor to weigh in on the decision. At EXIT Oceanside Realty we nurture a culture where people come first. This means that we want the best for our clients even if that means advising them against a purchase that isn't in the client’s best interest. So is buying a fixer upper...
It has been a sellers market for what feels like an eon and while many buyers feel discouraged, the savvy among them have gotten strategic. But, what does that even mean? The reality is that the average buyer doesn’t even know where to start when it comes to real estate strategy. Lucky for you, we at EXIT Oceanside Realty are here to help.
Strategic Step One- Get Pre-Qualified
No, getting pre-qualified does not negatively impact your credit score. No, getting pre-qualified does not commit you t...
Yay! You put in an offer on the cutest house and it was accepted, but what now? Below we will walk you through the four phases in the purchase process and help you understand what everything means. Remember that your EXIT Agent is your number one resource for all things home purchase. Reach out to them with any questions or concerns.
