Steve Weber

Ask the Egghead: How much earnest money deposit should I put down with my home offer?

Ask the Egghead: How much earnest money deposit should I put down with my home offer? - Real Estate Egghead Dear Egghead: I’ve found the perfect house and am ready to submit a full-price offer. How much earnest money should I put down? ANSWER: The customary...

Ask the Egghead: When is the best time of year to buy a house?

Ask the Egghead: When is the best time of year to buy a house? - Real Estate Egghead Dear Egghead: Is the middle of summer a good time to buy a home? It seems like there is less activity and less competition among buyers....

Ask the Egghead: Should I attend open houses before I have an agent?

Ask the Egghead: Should I attend open houses before I have an agent? - Real Estate Egghead Dear Egghead. I’m ready to begin searching for a home. But I might not be ready to buy for another six months or longer. Is it...

Ask the Egghead: Is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good idea?

Ask the Egghead: Is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good idea? - Real Estate Egghead Dear Egghead: I’m ready to buy a house, and the lender I’m working with recommended an adjustable-rate mortgage instead of a fixed-rate mortgage because my payments...