Buyer Blog

April 29, 2020

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

 

 

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage.

What Are Closing Costs?

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April 17, 2020

5 Steps to Finding Your Dream Home

 

 

Today we’re discussing five tips for finding your perfect home. No matter if you’ve owned six homes or none, these tips will help you figure out what is best for you:

1. Talk to a Local Lender

Figure out what your budget is. 

2. Come up with …

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April 6, 2020

3 Must do Items Before Buying a Home

 

 

The homebuying process can be daunting, whether its your first real estate purchase or not. Here are a few things you can do to set yourself up for sucess prior to purchasing a home:

  1. The first thing you’ll want to do in the home buying process is to …
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March 29, 2020

Which is More Important: Offer Terms or Price?

 

 

When it comes to submitting a winning offer, price isn’t everything. In fact, the terms you include also play a major role in an offer’s success. 

In this market, it isn’t about price, but the risk to the seller. Sellers want to feel secure in knowing an …

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March 17, 2020

Why Should I Purchase a Home Inspection?

 

 

Home inspections are an important part of every real estate transaction. Today, we want to give you a little more insight into how the inspection fits into the home buying process.

A home inspection helps the buyer understand the condition of the home and its systems. The inspection …

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March 4, 2020

The Importance of Keeping it Real with Your Agent

 

 

As a homebuyer, it’s incredibly important to keep it real—and by that, we mean you need to be realistic about buying in today’s market.

First of all, everyone needs to be on the same page when it comes to the shopping process. You need to understand what your …

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Feb. 28, 2020

Why Buyers Prefer New to Old

 

 

Today’s new homes offer more benefits than ever before. Here’s a quick list of the Top 10 reasons why so many home buyers prefer new homes to used houses:

1. Design Your Dream Home Your Way

Why settle for someone else’s choices when you can select your favorite …

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Feb. 19, 2020

Is Buying More Affordable than Renting?

 

 

A higher number of individuals might decide to apply for a U.S. home mortgage instead of signing another expensive lease for an apartment. According to RealtyTrac, investing in a house is more affordable than renting in most major counties.

A higher number of individuals might decide to …

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Feb. 7, 2020

5 Tips for Buying a Home

 

 

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.

1. Get your finances in order.

Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any …

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Jan. 29, 2020

What You Need to Know About Buying an Older Home

 

 

For a lot of homebuyers, buying their dream home means choosing an older structure that has passed the test of time. These grand places have an undeniable charm about them, with classic styling that can be adapted to nearly any taste. Older homes can be incredible places to …

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