Posted: March 8, 2017 By: Dave Ralston
As you explore the possibility of buying your home, you may come across terms that are unclear, unfamiliar, or new to you. I might even slip into the “everyday jargon” of real estate forgetting that some of the words I am using aren’t all that everyday for most people. 
In keeping with my efforts to make everything as clear as possible, I would like to share this handy reference guide published by the Federal Trade Commission. The 18-page PDF guide is free to download. “The Real Estate Glossary: How to Talk the Talk,” contains a “glossary to help you better understand the terms commonly used in the real estate and mortgage marketplace.”
You can download the Real Estate Glossary from here:
Naturally, we are happy help you and can discuss any of your questions and comments. If want further clarification we can help!
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Posted: June 27, 2011 By: Dave Ralston
Recently, I was following another blog where a homebuyer was upset that they didn’t get the house they truly wanted because they were outbid. The homebuyer opened by saying that they lost the house because they low-balled the seller upfront and the seller decided to accept another offer. Consequently, they were not working with an agent and were receiving real estate advice from multiple sources. (more…)