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...
by davidkmercier | Apr 10, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier How to Make an Offer on a House: What Smart Buyers Discuss with Their Agent How to make an offer on a house? Writing an offer is an exciting and crucial step in buying a home, but it’s more than just picking a purchase price. From fees and timelines to...
by davidkmercier | Apr 8, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier How to Tour Homes Like a Pro (And Actually Pick the Right One) Touring homes is exciting—but it can also get overwhelming fast. After a few showings, it’s easy to forget which kitchen had the big island, which house backed up to a busy road, or where...
by davidkmercier | Apr 3, 2025 | Homebuying 101
David Mercier Why Getting Mortgage Pre-Approval is a Key Step to Your Dream Home Mortgage Pre-Approval can make or break your home buying experience. Picture this: you walk into a home and instantly fall in love. It’s perfect in every way. But when you’re ready to...
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