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Does the Day of the Month Matter for Closing? Not Much Typically w/ Decent Savings, Maybe if Living Paycheck to Paycheck or Getting Assistance

Sep 28, 20231 min read

Does the Day of the Month Matter for Closing? Not Much Typically w/ Decent Savings, Maybe if Living Paycheck to Paycheck or Getting Assistance

It's not uncommon for buyers and sellers, especially those with mortgages, to want to avoid closing at the beginning of the month, but...

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Adam Garrett

Sep 25, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Internet Connection in Real Estate

One of the deciding factors for some when considering a prospective purchase, and one factor that causes some to move or have buyer's...

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Adam Garrett

Sep 19, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Condo Finances

Above: image from a former condo listing of Adam's - image by Adam In this article, I wanted to go over some of the differences between...

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Effectively Transitioning Your Budget Following Increased Income

Adam Garrett

Sep 13, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Effectively Transitioning Your Budget Following Increased Income

In any case where you're getting a higher level of income than you had before, whether you're getting a raise affiliated with a promotion...

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Adam Garrett

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Receipt of Association Packets

Please review the association packet once it's in and let your agent know if you have any questions or feel free to reach out to the...

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Adam Garrett

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Earnest Money Deposits

The earnest money deposit keeps the buyer honest and it's something that is a recourse for the seller to use if the buyer does something...

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Adam Garrett

Sep 9, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

REIN First Right of Refusal

A first right of refusal, also known as a "kick-out clause" is a way to protect the seller when the buyer has a significant contingency...

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Adam Garrett

Sep 9, 20231 min read

Home Sellers

Viewing Photos & Video on Google Drive

Related Visual Focus: Tips for Video Showings of Real Estate (i.e. a House) Adam Garrett's Video Visuals for Out-of-Town Buyers/Sellers...

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What to do if You Already Decided on an Agent Without a Referral from Adam or Adam's Opinion of Them

Adam Garrett

Sep 7, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

What to do if You Already Decided on an Agent Without a Referral from Adam or Adam's Opinion of Them

Typically, getting a referral from Adam will be the best approach to finding an agent in an area &/or price range that Adam doesn't...

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What Buyers Should Do After Home Inspection Contingency Is Removed

Adam Garrett

Sep 6, 20234 min read

Home Buyers

What Buyers Should Do After Home Inspection Contingency Is Removed

In this article I'll be going over your next steps following home inspection contingency removal, assuming that you had one to begin...

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Options When Buying & Selling at the Same Time

Adam Garrett

Sep 3, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Options When Buying & Selling at the Same Time

There are numerous ways to go about buying and selling at the same time. Here's a spreadsheet I've made with 7 of those options, 3 of...

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Air Quality & Sickness by Area & in Your Home

Adam Garrett

Sep 2, 202310 min read

Home Buyers

Air Quality & Sickness by Area & in Your Home

Image Courtesy National Institute of Health When considering a move as well as considering activities in your current home & area, it's...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 24, 20232 min read

Home Buyers

Credit & Finances

Image courtesy Penfed Credit Union In this article I'll be linking a number of resources & information I have regarding credit &/or...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 23, 20235 min read

Home Buyers

Commute Factor Considerations

Above: Berkley Bridge Opening in Norfolk - Image by Adam Garrett There are some factors to keep in mind when considering what areas you...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 16, 20239 min read

Home Buyers

Next Steps for Buyers After Closing

In this article, I'll be sharing tips for buyers following closing on real estate. Rebate? In some cases, buyers will get a rebate after...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 16, 202311 min read

Home Buyers

Home Maintenance Tips

In this article, I wanted to provide some home maintenance tips geared toward new homeowners. Please keep in mind that I am only a real...

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Final Walk-Through Inspection on Real Estate

Adam Garrett

Aug 16, 20238 min read

Home Sellers

Final Walk-Through Inspection on Real Estate

Disclosure On Changing Contractual Language Over Time & the Need to Refer to Your Contract Primarily The language below is accurate as of...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 12, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Seeing Photo Captions in MLS

Seeing photo captions on MLS is fairly straightforward in OneHome if you know they're around, but could also easily be missed. In many...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 10, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

Things to Do in SE VA Locations

In this article, I'll be sharing some specific options of things to consider doing in SE VA as well as steps to find some additional...

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Adam Garrett

Aug 9, 20231 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

Home Inspection Addendums

In this article, I'll be sharing some common home inspection addendums in SE VA. Most images are courtesy the Real Estate Information...

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