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Home Buying - 6-MINUTE READ
Carey Chesney - Jan 11, 2023
Real Estate Comps: What They Are And How To Find Them In Your Area
Real estate comparables, or “comps,” are similar homes in the same neighborhood or somewhere nearby. Learn who uses real estate comps and how to find them.
Home Buying - 4-MINUTE READ
Jan 6, 2023
The Red Desk: How To Increase Your Home Value
Kitchen upgrades? New landscaping? Tear down some walls? Knowing what changes to make to increase your home value is complicated. The Red Desk’s step-by-step guide can show you exactly where to start, and how much you might get.
Home Buying - 12-MINUTE READ
Jan 6, 2023
The Red Desk: Home Selling Process
Selling your home may seem like an incredibly daunting process, especially if your house is for sale by owner. Our host walks you through how to get your home ready to sell on your own!
Mortgage Basics - 8-MINUTE READ
Jan 6, 2023
The Red Desk: What Is Escrow?
Home Buying - 14-MINUTE READ
Victoria Araj - Dec 21, 2022
120 Home Buying And Mortgage Facts For 2023
Home Buying - 9-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
First-Time Home Buying Tips
Buying your first home should be exciting, not overwhelming. So we welcome you to The Red Desk, where we cover everything you need to know about homeownership. Never dumbed down, but easier than you think, Our Host makes an intimidating journey relatable, and actually kinda fun.
In our first episode, we walk through the entire home buying process. This is a broad look, and we'll do a deeper dive on all of the topics discussed in future videos. So be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you can catch every episode of The Red Desk!
Mortgage Basics - 7-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
Preapproval vs. Prequalification: Which One Gets You A Home?
Preapproval and prequalification often get confused, but only one really matters when it comes to getting the house you want. In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re explaining the difference between prequalification and preapproval, and how they'll show you how much home you can afford.
Refinancing - 6-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
Should I Move Or Remodel
If you’re unhappy with your current home, you have two options: renovate or move. This is a big financial and emotional decision, and The Red Desk will walk you through the pros and cons of both.
Loan Types - 6-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
Types Of Loans Described
In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re going to go detail different types of loans, including conforming and nonconforming, jumbo, and more.
Home Buying - 7-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
Five Steps To Make An Offer On A House
Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an offer on a home: the pre-approval process, drafting an offer letter, contingencies, what to expect during negotiations, and how your real estate agent can help.
Home Buying - 7-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
Property Taxes Explained
Taxes are just one of life’s little certainties — but is there any way to lower them? Learn everything you need to know about property taxes in this episode of The Red Desk.
Loan Types - 5-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
FHA Or Conventional: What's Better?
FHA and conventional loans are two of the most popular loan types, but have different standards for credit score, down payment, and more. We’ll walk through what might work best for your circumstances.
Mortgage Basics - 8-MINUTE READ
Oct 25, 2022
What Is Escrow?
In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.
Home Buying - 6-MINUTE READ
Victoria Araj - Oct 25, 2022
Top 10 Costs Of Buying A Home
Escrow, closing costs, and more -- in this episode of The Red Desk, we’ll walk you through the Top 10 Costs associated with buying a home. Can you guess them all?
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Apr 14, 2022
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