For Home Buyers
Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. I will help you find the home that you want for you and your family. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email. I pride myself on my complete and effective services and I trust that the service you receive will prompt you to reocommend my services to your friends and family. I will assist you in finding your home in the area of your choosing. Being a life long resident of the Belmont/Arlington area, I specialize in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Winchester, and Watertown houses and condos for sale.
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
- Make recommendations to prevent you from paying too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
- Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
- Choose a real estate agent that you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
