by Jennifer Ford | Feb 20, 2015 | Buying Articles
The next steps Once you’ve found a home, you will make an offer via an Offer to Purchase and Contract with earnest money deposit. On homes under $300,000 this amount is generally $1,000 to $5,000 or less depending on the other terms of the contract. This money will be...
by Jennifer Ford | Feb 12, 2015 | About Wilmington, Buying Articles
I’ll never forget the day years ago when I was working with a great young buyer who, when I pulled out my Wilmington map, said, “is that a paper map?” Feeling very much like his older aunt, I had him download google maps on my phone then and there!...
by Jennifer Ford | Nov 5, 2014 | Buying Articles, People who can help
If you are a septic system virgin, read on for a general summary of how the system works and what you should expect for maintenance. When you are not connected to a municipal sewer system, you most likely have a septic system through which all your household waste is...
by Jennifer Ford | Aug 22, 2014 | Buying Articles
When looking for a real estate agent to represent you in buying a home, there are certain duties they need to uphold. Duties to Buyer: If the real estate firm and its agents represent you, they must: 1. promote your best interests, 2. be loyal to you, 3. follow your...
by Jennifer Ford | Aug 19, 2014 | Buying Articles
Good news for my buyers and sellers in Wilmington, North Carolina! If you are making a local move, you can use the Remax moving truck – for FREE! Just make plans in time to reserve your move date and provide a $100 refundable deposit. Another example of great...