Once you have found the right home, it is time to put your intentions to purchase in writing. This is called an Offer to Purchase, and will be completed by your River Valley agent. Components of this offer include the good faith deposit, home inspection and other contingency (“subject to”) dates, closing dates,financing, and the […]

Getting Started: Prequalification and Home Search Regardless of whether you are a first time, “move-up”, investment or second home buyer, it is beneficial to review the buying process There are differences between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and your River Valley agent can review more specific state information with you. Step one, Review financing and prequalify […]

One of the questions that real estate agents often get from consumers is “How accurate are  Zillow home value estimates? ” Sites like Zillow have great potential to inform buyers. These property search engines have tons of useful information. In addition to photos and details of a home for sale, they can research schools, recent […]