Here is week 34 in our series of home buying tips: Zoning. Zoning isn’t just a potential problem for commercial real estate. Imagine this – a property that is two separate parcels is being sold together, and they are each zoned differently. The lot the home sits on is zoned residential,...
Here is week 33 in our series of home buying tips: Red Tape. If you’re considering purchasing a historic home, one located in a historic district, or one with a strict homeowners’ association (HOA), it could mean that any changes you want to make to the exterior — and sometimes...
Here is week 32 in our series of home buying tips: Repair Costs. If you’re looking to buy a unique home, one of the most overlooked challenges of owning a unique home is its maintenance. Is your dream house a large-scale version of the Nautilus from the 20,000 Leagues Under the...
Here is week 31 in our series of home buying tips: Know What You Can Afford. Buy a house priced no more than 2.5 times your annual salary. This is a realistic guideline to ensure that you are not overextending yourself on your mortgage. Our team's job is consult, negotiate, and oversee...
Here is week 30 in our series of home buying tips: Add Up Ongoing Costs. It’s important to consider the ongoing costs that come with having smart home equipment before buying a house. If your system includes security monitoring, for instance, you may have to pay a monthly fee. It’s...
Here is week 29 in our series of home buying tips: Check the Warranty Coverage, If your new home's seller spent big bucks on a home automation system, it’s important to make sure it can be fixed if something goes wrong. It’s a good idea to find out whether the system...
Here is week 28 in our series of home buying tips: Know Which Features Are Included. Smart home technology can encompass a variety of things. For example, some smart home packages have a security system with remote monitoring. When you’re looking at houses, it’s best to find out how each home...
Here is week 27 in our series of home buying tips: Save Up For Your Payments. Set yourself up with at least three months of mortgage payments so you are prepared if something happens in the future, or if an emergency repair is needed. Most banks require you to have such...
Here is week 26 in our series of home buying tips: Look At Everything. Don't be afraid to look at foreclosures and short sales in your price range. It might seem a bit scary, especially when you're dealing directly with the bank, but that means you don't have a seller...
Here is week 25 in our series of home buying tips: Make Your Offer Attractive. Consider making an offer with as much cash down as possible. The more you put down in the offer, the easier it is to compete with all-cash offer. A trusted lender is also a great...
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