How To Negotiate A New Roof When Buying A Home
The moment that you notice something is out of place regarding a roof when you are buying a new home, you should think about negotiating with the seller to fix it. Now, as a buyer, you will want to do your homework and understand what might show up on the roof inspection report. Getting a […]
What Is A Home Inspection?
A home inspection is one of the most important parts in any real estate transaction. Home Inspections help buyers understand what’s going on with a property before they actually purchase it. Without it, buyers risk buying a property that needs a lot of repairs which can cost lots of money. Let’s get into what a […]
How Much Does A Home Inspection Cost? (The Truth)
A quick search of the interwebs can tell you the national average of a home inspection is about $350, according to whatever source the web author is using. However, that number is actually misguided and I am going to tell you why. The average cost of a home inspection is much more than that and […]
Common Issues With Older Homes
There are many common issues with older homes that consistently raise concerns for home buyers, agents, and home sellers during the real estate transaction. In this episode of Waypoint Real Talk, and on our blog, we will bring to light the most common issues Realtors and home inspectors find. Read the full blog below! Listen […]
How To Negotiate After The Home Inspection
Purchasing a home is a difficult task and a VERY long process. That’s why I always recommend working with a Realtor. But, in the event your home inspection shows a damaged roof, you may want to negotiate for a new one. And sometimes, you want all the help you can get. Here are Waypoint’s tips […]
How to Read & Understand a Home Inspection Report
As a new home buyer, you have a lot of emotions. Things can be exciting, but you may experience nervousness. This nervousness can definitely stem from the home inspection. However, it does not have to be this way with your home inspector. It is important to make a good connection with your home inspector so […]
Concrete Block Vs. Wood Framed Homes (Pros, Cons, & Myths)
So if you are buying a home, should you purchase a concrete block or wood framed home? Well, there are pros and cons to both and we have broken down each side on this article. Most of this pros and cons list will be geared towards homes in Florida. Florida climates are much different than […]
7 Things to Know When Buying a Brand New Home
If you are interested in buying a new home, there are some critical things you should know. While the transaction is almost the same as a regular home purchase, new construction can be so much different. Let’s check it out! Home Location in the Neighborhood While this may seem subtle, it is actually a huge […]
What Is a NACA Home Inspection?
NACA, also known as Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, provides specialized home loans and mortgage rates for families and communities of low to moderate income. Since NACA is a special program, they require specialized NACA home inspections, which Waypoint conducts. About the NACA Program As mentioned above, NACA’s target market are families and communities with […]
Top 10 Common Home Inspection Myths
Home inspection myths are rampant in Real Estate. Unfortunately, this can lead to unrealistic expectations or miscommunication. It is important to understand the home inspection process fully before going through it. Your real estate agent, or home inspection company should be able to answer your questions so you understand the process. Here at the Top […]
