Is it too late to buy in 2014?

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Today's topic comes to us from a recent client we had come to us who was interested in purchasing a home before the end of the year. She wanted a new home, but didn't have time to go through the entire build process. She wanted a new home that was already built and asked us if that was even possible at this time of year.

It absolutely is! Home builders all over have inventory still available. These are homes that they have built but haven't been sold yet. Builders absolutely want to sell these homes before the end of the year. 

In order to entice buyers to buy one of these inventory homes, builders typically offer huge discounts and large incentives this time of year to get you in a home before the end of the year. It ends up being a win-win for everybody involved. You get a brand new home for a great price, and the builder will be able to get rid of their inventory. 

Another question that client asked is if it would be possible for her to get a loan closed before the end of the year. The answer to that questions is yes, and our preferred lender, Eric Weiss, can make that happen for you. 

If you are interested in getting into a new home by the end of the year, let us know. We would love to help you get a great deal in this market and have you in your home by the end of the year. Give us a call or email today to set up a time to come talk with us.

What are We Thankful For?

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Today I want to take a few moments to wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving. We hope that you have a wonderful day, with lots of delicious food and fun with family and friends and enjoy the day reflecting on what you are thankful for. 

The thing I am most thankful for is my family. My husband and 2 children mean the world to me and I am so very thankful to have them in my life. 

I just wanted to check in and wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the great day and we hope to hear from you soon!

What Does it Mean When a Home Is in Probate?

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We recently received a question from a curious viewer that we will take the time to answer today. She asked what it means when a home is in probate. It's a great question that many don't know the answer to.

When a home is in probate, it simply means that the property needs to be sold and was left with an estate, which either has no will or the will they do have is being contested.

It's not a typical property - there will be many attorneys involved and a judge needs to approve of the value put on the home. There are also families involved who have an emotional attachment to the property. As agents, that's what we focus on; we act as a concierge for everyone involved, making sure the title is clear and that the buyers of the property understand the extra steps involved when interested in a listing that's in probate. Additionally, we make sure that every party is communicated with and the process goes as smoothly and as stress free as possible.

If you would like to know more about the probate process, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to assist you!