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Closing Day & Beyond: What To Expect and How to Protect Your Investment
By: Peter Seroter Published on: 04/09/2025You’ve made it to closing day—now what? This guide walks you through what to bring, what you’ll sign, when you’ll get the keys, and the first things to handle after closing, from escrow and your first payment to simple homeowner habits that protect your investment.
Offer Accepted! What Happens Next Behind The Scenes
By: Peter Seroter Published on: 13/08/2025Buying a home doesn’t stop once your offer is accepted — it’s just the beginning. In this post, I break down what happens behind the scenes after you go under contract, from locking your rate and ordering the appraisal to clearing underwriting conditions and getting those magic words: “Clear to Close.”
Is It A Good Time To Buy A House Right Now
By: Peter Seroter Published on: 07/08/2025Wondering if now’s the right time to buy a home? In this post, I break down how to make the decision based on your personal financial picture—not market headlines. Learn why waiting for the ‘perfect time’ could cost you, and how to know when you’re truly ready.
