It's fun to home shop online, but get a pre-approval from a lender first. Why? Many home shoppers believe realtors want home buyers to get a pre-approval before home shopping to avoid wasting the realtor's time. Look, we show houses all the time. The more we show, the more familiar we become with a house. We never waste time when showing a new home. Plus, the market is hot. The biggest reasons realtors want you to get a lender's pre-approval before home shopping is to avoid a broken heart. We … Continue reading...