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Expert tips and resources for New Jersey home buyers and sellers, including home-selling strategies, buying guidance, local market insights, and real estate advice from The Egri Team.
How Much Should You Offer on a House in New Jersey?
You found a house in New Jersey that you love. Now comes one of the biggest questions in the home-buying process: How much should you offer? Should you offer the full asking price? Start below asking? Or offer more because you think other buyers may be interested? There isn't one percentage or formu
Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying a House in New Jersey?
If you are thinking about buying a home in New Jersey, today's mortgage rates may have you asking an important question: Should I buy a house now, or should I wait for mortgage rates to drop? Waiting for a lower mortgage rate can reduce your monthly payment if rates actually fall. But that does not
What to Look for When Buying a House in New Jersey
Walking into a home you love can make it easy to focus on the renovated kitchen, beautiful floors or perfect backyard. But when you are buying a house in New Jersey, some of the most important things to evaluate are not necessarily the most exciting things you will see during a showing. Before decid
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted on a House in New Jersey?
Getting an offer accepted on a home in New Jersey is exciting—but it is not the end of the home-buying process. In many ways, it is the beginning of the next stage. After the seller accepts your offer, there may still be attorney review, deposits, inspections, mortgage processing, an appraisal, titl
What Is Attorney Review When Buying a House in New Jersey?
You found a home in New Jersey, negotiated an offer, and signed the contract. Then your real estate agent tells you the contract is going into attorney review. If you've never purchased a home in New Jersey before, this part of the process can be confusing. What is attorney review, how long does it
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy Your First Home in New Jersey?
Buying your first home is exciting, but one of the biggest questions buyers have is also one of the most important: How much money do I actually need to buy a home in New Jersey? There isn't one dollar amount that applies to every first-time buyer. The amount you should prepare depends on the price
How Much Are Closing Costs When Buying a Home in New Jersey?
Buying a home involves more than saving for the down payment. New Jersey home buyers also need to prepare for closing costs and other expenses that may be due before or at closing. These costs can include lender charges, attorney fees, title-related expenses, appraisal fees, prepaid homeowners insur