First things first when it comes to home buying …
As a first-time home buyer, the initial step in your homeownership journey is to partner with a trusted real estate agent who understands your lifestyle needs and can help identify your long-term goals. Our highly trained Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professionals have the wisdom, expertise and dedication to guide your home-buying process – not just for your first home, but year after year after year, home after home. It’s why they call us Forever Agents℠. We’re here to bring you home forever.
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Looking to Buy A House? Don't Have REGRETS. In this video, I discuss 5 things you absolutely have to consider if you're planning on buying a house in the current housing market.
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Second Chance Leasing and Real Estate℠ provide the most accurate numbers and guide you through exactly what each means. We offer local market insights and customized consultation based on years of experience and skill. From down payments and mortgages to inspections, offers, and expectations for closing day, your trusted agent℠ will guide you through every aspect of the transaction. After you’ve searched and reviewed all the options, your Trusted Agent℠ will empower your decision-making, so you’ll feel 100% confident and ready to buy.
You’re making moves, but where will you go?
It’s that feeling of walking through the front door into a high-ceiling entryway shimmering with perfect, natural light. Or catching your first glimpse of those endless ocean views. Or stepping into a backyard that’s finally big enough for the entire family to enjoy. Immediately, you know. This is it. Your Trusted Agent has helped you find the house, and now, it’ll be your forever home.
New life, new you.
Downsizing? Not when you work with a Trusted Agent. For us, it’s called ‘rightsizing’ because when your real estate needs change, we’re here to help you find a home that’s just right.
So, whether you want a change of pace, a change of property size, or a change of location, a Trusted Agent can take all those wants and turn them into the right home for you.
Looking for a newly-built residence?
Second Chance Leasing and Real Estate's network members are entrusted to represent some of the most exciting new development properties around the world. From single-family homes in gated communities to townhomes, chic urban condos, and resort residences, there is something for everyone. No matter what you are searching for, Second Chance Leasing and Real Estate network members understand that finding the perfect new development property isn't just about bricks and mortar—it's about finding a place where you and your family can flourish.
Take the next steps
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Get Pre-approved
Meet Anne, your unparalleled ally in navigating the intricate landscape of finance and lending. With a distinguished background steeped in the nuances of the finance industry, Anne emerges as a beacon of expertise, specializing in mortgages and other lending solutions.
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Select our agent
Tayvon Thomas comes highly recommended with expertise in buying, selling, and investment opportunities. Tayvon is licensed in 3 states; Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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Begin the search
Our homes are not just physical structures; they are the backdrop to our daily experiences, the sanctuary where we unwind, and the canvas on which we paint the story of our lives. Finding the right home that suits your lifestyle is a profound process, requiring a blend of introspection, research, and a keen understanding of your unique needs and desires.
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Submit an Offer
Your purchase offer, if accepted as it stands, will become a binding sales contract—also known as a purchase agreement, an earnest money agreement, or a deposit receipt. It’s important, therefore, that the offer contains every element needed to serve as a blueprint for the final sale.
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Home Inspection
The ASHI Standard of Practice is the foundation that all ASHI members conduct their home inspections upon. Adhering to the Standard puts our members in the best position to provide an effective and informative service to their clients, and help them make a sound decision on their new home.
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Appraisal
Your Lender Anne, will assist at this stage of submitting for an appraisal.
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Clear to Close
"Clear to close" (CTC) is a milestone in the homebuying process that means you've met all the requirements to close on your mortgage:
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Settlement
In real estate, a settlement is the final step in a property transaction when the buyer and seller legally transfer ownership of the property. It's also known as the closing on the property.
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