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Realtor Melanie Cameron explains the differences between the Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money Deposit, including which one is refundable and when. These are both common in North Carolina real estate transactions, as well as other states in the U.S. Get more great tips in our 60-page Buyer Guide. Don’t forget to comment, share, and like this video on Facebook …
Realtor Melanie Cameron explains what title insurance is, why you should have it, and the times you are required to purchase it. She gives examples of when title insurance could be helpful. Important info for home buyers to know. Get more great tips in our 60-page Buyer Guide. Don’t forget to comment, share, and like this video on Facebook and …
Realtor Melanie Cameron explains what to expect when creating a timeline for your home purchase and how long it will take to close on a home. You want to make sure you provide plenty of time to complete everything on the closing checklist. There are a lot of people and moving pieces involved in the process. Get more great tips …
“Do I Need to Get a Home Inspection?” It’s a common question heard in real estate. After all, it costs a lot of money when you buy a home and you may be looking for ways to save. Realtor Melanie Cameron explains what a home inspector does and why it’s important to get a home inspection. Get more great tips …
Realtor Melanie Cameron explains what to expect when working with real estate agents in North Carolina. When you start working with an agent, expect to receive a copy of the Working with Real Estate Agents disclosure. This form will give a written explanation of the role of the real estate agent as a representative of the buyer and/or seller. Melanie …
When you think about the money you need to buy a home, what comes to mind first? Probably the mortgage and down payment, right? While both are crucial for buying a home, there are other costs that buyers will need to pay before signing on the dotted line. If you’re planning to buy a home, don’t be caught off guard. …
Getting ready to buy a home? Realtor Melanie Cameron explains why getting preapproved for a mortgage should be your first step in the home buying process. Also, get an insider tip for choosing a good home lender. Download our 60-page Buyer Guide for more great tips for buying. Don’t forget to comment, share, and like this video on Facebook and …
When you buy a home, counters, flooring, paint, and the like can be changed. What can’t be changed is location. So, you want to choose a good community for your needs. Below are 9 factors to consider when choosing a community to buy a home in. Affordability Each buyer has their own budget: the maximum purchase price, closing costs, upfront …
There are moments when it’s sparkling clear that it’s time to move to a new city. You get a great job offer, get married, or are accepted to your dream school. Other times, it’s hard to be certain uprooting your whole life is the best choice. There are so many possibilities to be explored and not all of them may …
Do you have an Amazon Echo? You can now use it to find homes for sale in the Wilmington area (Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Leland, Hampstead, Surf City, and beyond). First, install our Alexa Skill. Once enabled, you can say: “Alexa, tell Agent NEO to find a house in Wilmington, North Carolina, with 4 bedrooms” “Alexa, tell Agent …
