Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 11/14/2024

How to start buying a house: Basic steps

With myriad steps involved, the question of how to start...

Home Buying

Homeowner

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Posted on 10/03/2024

The Reality Behind Your Biggest Homebuying Fears

Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...

Buyers Remorse

Down Payment

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Posted on 06/06/2024

Average closing costs for buyer: Common costs to expect

Budgeting for buying a home can seem daunting, but one of...

Appraisal

Closing Costs

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Posted on 04/25/2024

New construction home-buying process: The basics

The new construction home-buying process differs from the...

Construction

Homebuyer

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Posted on 06/01/2023

Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...

Cost Of Living

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Posted on 08/04/2022

Your Pre-Home Search Checklist

Buying a house is a complicated financial and logistical process. The right preparation can make a huge difference in making the process go as smoothly as possible. Here is a list of the most important things to do before buying a home to help you prepare: Check Your Financials There are a few financials you should check on...

Checklist

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Posted on 07/28/2022

3 Ways to buy a house with bad credit

Your credit score matters to mortgage lenders, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to buy a house with bad credit. In addition to other loan options, there are other strategies for buying a home if your credit report is less than ideal. Here are some of the ways you can work toward buying a house with bad credit:...

Bad Credit

Credit Score

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Posted on 03/24/2022

The 4 Common Contingencies Every Homebuyer Should Know

In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....

Contingency

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Posted on 02/10/2022

The Pros and Cons of Skipping the Starter Home

For many prospective homebuyers, the thought of waiting for a forever home instead of a starter home can be tempting. After all, there are plenty of advantages to patience and careful saving until you can afford or find the house that’s perfect for you and your future plans. However, there are downsides to consider. Here we’ll go over...

Forever Home

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