Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 12/22/2024

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...

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Posted on 06/09/2024

Checklist for buying a house: A first-time buyer's guide

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of home...

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First Time Homebuyer

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Posted on 01/28/2024

Getting preapproved for a mortgage: How buyers benefit

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important part of...

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Home Financing

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Want to buy a house with bad credit? Here are some options to consider

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:...

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Posted on 03/13/2022

A Beginner's Guide to Fair Market Value

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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Posted on 03/06/2022

The new construction home-buying process

The new construction home-buying process differs from the buying process for an existing home. While many of the steps are similar, new construction homes come with more specific requirements. Here is a basic step-by-step guide to the buying process for a new construction home: Create a budget With new construction homes, you have to account for your ongoing...

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Home Options for Communal Living

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Multi-generational homes have grown in popularity as the benefits of communal living become more recognized and celebrated. If you are searching for a home to share with both your children and parents, there are many options open to you. Single-family home with apartment: Some single-family homes have been built or renovated to include...

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