I created a short blog (below) on why I think you should never purchase the home from the listing agent:   Hypothetical Situation:  So you’ve been out and about, enjoying this great weather (finally!) while touring open houses.  On one breezy spring day though, you walk up the landscaped stone into a home that you fall in love with.  You have done your due diligence by going to your lender to see what you can comfortably afford (On a side note, I recommend... [read more]