by davidkmercier | May 12, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier Earnest Money: How It Works and Why It Matters in Your Home Purchase What is Earnest Money? When you’re ready to buy a home and your offer is accepted, one of the first things you’ll need to do is send over something called earnest money. It’s a...
by davidkmercier | May 8, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier Title 101: Understanding Property Titles and Title Insurance Title 101: understanding property titles and title insurance before you get too far into Escrow will make the process so much smoother. Navigating the real estate landscape requires a solid...
by davidkmercier | Apr 21, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier What is Escrow: and Why It’s Crucial in the Home-Buying Process So what is escrow? Congratulations—you’ve had your offer accepted! But before you pop the champagne, it’s time to open escrow. If you’re asking, “What is escrow, and why do we need it?”...
by davidkmercier | Apr 17, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier Your Offer Was Accepted—Now What? Your offer was accepted—Congratulations! 🎉—but now the work begins. The next steps—when everything behind the scenes kicks into high gear. It can feel overwhelming, but don’t worry—I’m going to walk you through each...
by davidkmercier | Apr 14, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier Counter Offers and Negotiations: What Happens After You Put in an Offer on a Home What exactly are counter offers and negotiations after you submit your offer on a house? You’ve found the home of your dreams, crunched the numbers, and submitted your...