Preparing for your Home Journey: Loan Estimate
At Torii, we try to make home buying as easy as possible by preparing you for every step of the process. In this blog series, we’re walking you through the
Torii Tools: Comps Chomper
NEW from Torii, Comps Chomper finds the most accurate comparable properties to help you decide exactly how much that house is worth Torii build Comps Chomper,
When should I buy a house?
You’ve probably heard about “seasonality” in real estate. Generally, it’s the idea that the housing market is slower in the winter compared to the summer
Real estate listing abbreviations: What do they mean?
Like any industry, real estate has its own terminology. Here's a rundown of common terms you will hear - or see - related to a listing (aka a property for
Buying and selling a house at the same time
You found your dream home, and you want to put in an offer. But there's one problem: You also need to sell the house that you currently own. What should you
Closing Costs 101
When you get a mortgage, you might not know much about closing costs. Simply put, closing costs are the fees that you'll pay when you close on your new
First-time home buyer mistakes (and how to avoid them)
1. Shopping for homes before knowing what you can afford. Don't waste your time shopping for homes before you know what you can afford. You should first get
Pre-qualification, pre-approval, pre-commitment… Which is which?
We know that financing terms can get confusing, so today we want to break down a few common terms for you. Pre-qualification, pre-approval, pre-commitment... which
Real Estate Commission: What does an agent get paid, and how?
In the real estate industry, agents and brokers do not receive a salary. Instead, they make money by receiving a commission on successful property
Why does Torii pay closing costs?
Did you know that there's no "standard" for real estate sales commissions in the United States? Based on the majority of recently sold properties in the
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