Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 10/06/2024
A buyer's guide to the day of closing
At the end of a long homebuying process, you’ll finally...
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Closing Day
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Posted on 08/04/2024
Homebuyer Questions About Moving to a New Neighborhood
Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...
Chooding A Neighborhood
Home Buying
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Posted on 03/17/2024
Considering Your Finances: Is Home Ownership the Best Choice?
Whether you’re planning on buying investment property or a new home, there are financial factors to consider. Knowing the details of your financial situation will help you make the best decision and help avoid unnecessary stress. If you’re trying to decide between renting and buying, here are some of the main financial things to go over: Savings Most...
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Credit Score
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Posted on 08/20/2023
How to start buying a house: A beginner's guide
With so many steps involved, answering the question of...
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Buy A House
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Posted on 08/06/2023
Checklist for buying a house: What to do once you find the perfect home
If you’re ready to become a homeowner, it’s a good idea to...
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Posted on 06/19/2022
How to buy a house with bad credit
While getting approved for a mortgage does require a good credit score, it’s not impossible to buy a house with bad credit. Even if you’re denied by conventional mortgage lenders due to not meeting a minimum credit score, there are options for financing to help you buy your dream home. Here is a basic guide to some ways...
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Posted on 05/29/2022
How long does it take to buy a house: 2 Things that can delay closing
When facing such a long and complicated process, many would-be homeowners are left to wonder: how long does it take to buy a house? While it’s possible to estimate the amount of time needed for various steps, there are several factors that can delay the home buying process and create an even longer wait. To help you prepare...
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Closing
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Posted on 05/15/2022
Checklist for buying a house: What to do first
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of home buying, it can be helpful to create a checklist for buying a house. Using a checklist can help you right from the beginning, since there are several important steps to take before you even begin your home search, like securing a mortgage lender. To help get you started, here...
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First Time Homebuyer
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Posted on 02/27/2022
Average closing costs for buyer: What homebuyers should budget for
When preparing for a new home purchase, it’s crucial to plan for the average closing costs for buyer hopefuls on a budget. Closing costs are made up of various service charges associated with the entire home buying process, including appraisals and title paperwork. Because closing costs can add up to thousands of dollars, it’s helpful to prepare for...
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Appraisal
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Posted on 01/02/2022
3 Common Misconceptions About Home Buying
Information and advice for first-time homebuyers is everywhere. Unfortunately, many of the most commonly accepted truths about buying a home are either outdated or false. Here are some of the biggest myths about home buying to help you understand the facts. Myth: You Can't Buy a Home With a Bad Credit Score It is possible to qualify for...
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Home Buying
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Posted on 10/10/2021
How to Find the Fair Market Value of Your Property
Fair market value is an important real estate metric for investors, buyers and sellers. It can help you determine the best possible asking price for a home sale or whether a home you want to buy is a good deal. However, unlike many other pieces of the real estate puzzle, fair market value can be complicated to find....
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Appraisal
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Posted on 09/13/2020
Benefits of Purchasing a Home
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Buying a home can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. However, deciding if you should rent or buy your next home can be a very difficult decision. But once you understand the benefits of owning a home, you can have confidence as you move through the home-buying process. You...
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Buyer Tips
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