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Buying A Home
Once you make an offer on a home that you are interested in, that is the first step to being the legal owner. So in between making an offer and legal ownership changing hands what happens? Can you back out if you have made an offer? Can the seller back out? What’s the difference when buying a second home? Are you aware of the extra costs that come with purchasing a home? Get in the know on how to buy a home and what to expect and let our real estate expert’s answer your questions today!

Questions Answered by our Experts

John  Caliendo
John Caliendo-Realtor
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Making An Offer 
  1. John Caliendo
  2. How do I make an offer on a new home? 
  3. How do I make a counter-offer on a new home? 
  4. Who negotiates for me in the home-buying process? 
  5. Can I withdraw an offer I've made on a home? 
  6. What should I do when there are multiple offers on the same house? 
  7. What is "escrow"? 
  8. Typically, how long is the escrow process? 
  9. What does an escrow agent do? 
Buying A Second Home 
  1. John Caliendo
  2. What are the common reasons for buying a second home? 
  3. Are second homes a good investment? 
  4. What does the term "real estate bubble" mean? 
  5. Do I need to consult a CPA or tax advisor on the purchase of a second home? 
  6. If I am buying a second home as a rental, what factors should I consider? 
  7. What does the term "positive cash flow" mean and how does it pertain to rental properties? 
  8. What is a "property management company"? 
  9. When is it a good idea to use a property management company? 
  10. If I am buying a second home as a weekend getaway, what should I consider? 

Popular Questions

  • How do I make an offer on a new home?
  • Can I withdraw an offer I've made on a home?
  • What are the common reasons for buying a second home?
  • If I am buying a second home as a rental, what factors should I consider?
  • If I am buying a second home as a weekend getaway, what should I consider?
  • What if I lose the deed to my home?
  • When can I move into my new home?
  • What can I do if the seller backs out of selling me their home?
Buying A Home: The Extra Costs 
  1. John Caliendo
  2. What is a real estate "appraisal" and do I need one? 
  3. Who pays for a real estate appraisal? 
  4. What are the up-front costs associated with buying a home? 
  5. Which real estate costs are the responsibility of the buyer? 
  6. Which real estate costs are the responsibility of the seller? 
  7. What is the typical real estate commission? 
  8. What are "real estate closing costs" and "title fees"? 
When The Home Is Legally Yours 
  1. John Caliendo
  2. When is the home legally mine? 
  3. When do I get the deed to a new home? 
  4. How does my deed get recorded when purchasing real estate? 
  5. What if I lose the deed to my home? 
  6. When can I move into my new home? 
  7. What if I discover defects in my new home that the seller should have disclosed? 
Closing On Your Property 
  1. John Caliendo
  2. What is a "closing date" in a real estate purchase? 
  3. How long does it take to close on a real estate transaction? 
  4. What is the best time of the month to close on a home purchase? 
  5. What are "real estate closing costs" and "title fees"? 
  6. Can the closing date on a real estate purchase be extended? 
  7. What happens at the closing of a real estate purchase? 
  8. What can I do if the seller backs out of selling me their home? 
  9. What can the seller do if I want to back out of buying their home? 

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