Tag: Homebuyers

Posted on 10/13/2023
The best way to buy a house: 4 Tips for first-time homebuyers
Many first-time homebuyers want to know the best way to buy...
Homebuying
Homebuyer Checklist
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Posted on 08/04/2023
Is it time to submit a home purchase offer?
After conducting an in-depth home search, you may find a...
Homebuyers
House Offer
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Posted on 01/14/2022
Understanding Closing Costs for Buyers
In a home sale, both the buyer and the seller have to pay what are called closing costs. These final expenses include an entire list of taxes, fees and other miscellaneous costs. While sellers usually pay some of the closing costs, buyers still need to prepare for their share of the bill. Here we’ll go over what the...
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Closing Costs
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Posted on 12/24/2021
Here's Why You Should Consider a Bigger Down Payment When Buying a Home
Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...
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Financing
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Posted on 11/01/2019
To Go Through A Mortgage Broker or Not
When you begin shopping around for an ideal lender to finance your dream of home ownership, you will come across mortgage brokers. Much like their counterparts in the insurance industry or stock market, they act as a link between buyer and seller. However, why go through them if you can make the purchase directly? Why should you pay...
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Finance
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Posted on 10/04/2019
Heaven or Headache: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Own a Home?
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. In fact, it’s such a part of American life that entire television networks devote hours of airtime to buying, selling, and renovating homes to riveted audiences across the country. So surely, owning a home is a good thing. Right? It all depends. Is owning a home right...
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Posted on 09/27/2019
Things You Need to be Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
In your quest to buy a home, you might check out properties online or looking up houses around your neighborhood up for sale. These are all steps you must first make to attain your desire of becoming a homeowner. Before you go into your search proper, there is something you need to do; it’s called getting pre-approved for...
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Posted on 05/03/2019
What Costs are There Before Securing a Mortgage?
Securing a mortgage to buy a home is probably one of the best and most important milestones in a person's life. It comes with a lot of benefits and bragging rights. But, even with all of the butterflies and feelings of being on cloud nine, the truth of the matter is that there are also costs in securing...
Homebuyers
Mortgage
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Posted on 03/29/2019
Coming to terms: Walkable
Trying to understand what that home description is all about? Whether you're new to the housing market or newly returned, you'll find terms used to describe homes that you might not recognize. Or, you may not understand what they truly mean in context. The word walkable, for instance, shouldn't apply to a home at all, should it? After...
Real Estate
Terms
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