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...
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.
Phase 1: Inspection
Once you are under contract on a home one of the first items you will need to take care of is the inspection. Your contract will outline how i...
When you're buying a home, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer, the process can be overwhelming and confusing. We find that there are consistently aspects of the home buying process that buyers have questions about or don't fully understand. Our goal is to make sure that our clients are clear about all aspects of the process.
Today we answer many of your most frequently asked questions about the home buying process.
Why do I need a real estate agent?
A realtor is an industry professi...
After the wild ride of the past year in real estate it seems like everyone is holding his breath waiting to see what 2022 has in store. As the new year inches closer more and more economic and housing experts are delivering their predictions for what to expect in the new year.
Interest Rates
During the early days of the pandemic, the federal government took action to push mortgage rates to their lowest levels on record. This spurred homebound Americans into “one of the most competitive housing...Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week as both purchase and refinancing applications jumped, an industry group said on Wednesday. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which includes both refinancing and home purchase demand, rose 7.9 percent in the week ended Sept. 12.
