by Choice Realty | Jul 10, 2017 | Anne Sadler, Anne's Blog, Home page, Homebuying Process
Looking for a house can be an exciting time full of possibilities. You have your list of needs and wants and you are hoping to find your dream home that checks all the boxes. When you are touring potential options, whether at an open house or at a showing with your...
by Choice Realty | Nov 15, 2016 | Anne Sadler, Anne's Blog, Home page, Homebuying Process
It’s almost time to renew your lease and you have been watching a lot of House Hunters on HGTV. It looks easy enough on TV to buy a house and you think you are ready to take the big step, but how do you know if now is the right time? The very first thing you need to...
by Choice Realty | Jun 16, 2016 | Anne Sadler, Anne's Blog, Home page, Homebuying Process
What is earnest money? Earnest money is the amount of money a buyer puts down to accompany an offer to purchase real estate. Basic contract law requires “consideration” as an element of a valid contract. The earnest money deposit is that consideration when a buyer...
by Choice Realty | Dec 15, 2015 | Anne Sadler, Anne's Blog, Home page, Homebuying Process
It’s winter in northern Illinois and you have been thinking this might be the year to start looking to buy that second home. Whether the warmth of the Florida beaches, the Arizona golf courses or the mountains of Colorado are calling you, there are some things to...
by Choice Realty | Aug 6, 2015 | Anne Sadler, Anne's Blog, Home page, Homebuying Process
The trend now is that if a potential buyer does not have perfect credit they are less likely to even try getting preapproved. If you know of someone who might be in this boat please forward this communication to them to let them know, it’s ok to try! They might get...
by Choice Realty | Apr 2, 2015 | Anne Sadler, Anne's Blog, Home page, Homebuying Process
Since the housing market crash has made home ownership difficult for many people, the demand for rental property has increased. If you are thinking about becoming a real estate investor there are some things you will need to consider. Before you start looking for...
