Here is week 14 in our series of home buying tips: Purchase Homeowners Insurance. If you have only been a renter, purchasing homeowners insurance for the first time can be an eye-opener in terms of cost. Make sure that you understand the difference between insuring the structure and the contents...
Here is week 13 in our series of home buying tips: Be Ready to Move Quickly. In a seller’s market, homes sell quickly and in particularly competitive neighborhoods, homes can sell within the first few days of being listed. If you see a home you would seriously consider buying, talk...
Here is week 12 in our series of home buying tips: Define And Maintain Your Financial Ability. Securing a pre-approval is a good idea so you know how much of a loan you can secure. Once you obtain that pre-approval amount, try to avoid looking at homes at or above...
Here is week 11 in our series of home buying tips: Get a Copy of Your Credit Report. This is one of the first things you should do, before you even start looking at potential homes. Go to a site like AnnualCreditReport.com and request your free copy of your credit...
Here is week 10 in our series of home buying tips: Get Pre-Approved For Your Home Loan . There’s a big difference between a pre-qualified buyer and a buyer who has a pre-approved mortgage. Anyone can get pre-qualified for a loan. Being pre-approved means a lender has reviewed all of...
Here is week nine in our series of home buying tips: Avoid A Border Dispute. It’s absolutely essential to get a survey done on your property so you know exactly what you’re buying. Knowing precisely where your property lines are may save you from a potential dispute with your neighbors....
Here is week eight in our series of home buying tips: Don’t Try To Time The Market. Don’t obsess with trying to time the market and figure out when the best time to buy is. Trying to anticipate the housing market is impossible. The best time to buy is when...
Here is week seven in our series of home buying tips: Bigger Isn’t Always Better. Everyone’s drawn to the biggest, most beautiful house on the block. But bigger is usually not better when it comes to houses. There’s an old adage in real estate that says “Don’t buy the biggest,...
Here is week six in our series of home buying tips: Give The House A Physical. You wouldn’t buy a car without checking under the hood, so you need to do the same to the house you’re considering buying. Hire a home inspector. It’ll cost between $300-$500, but could end up...
Here is week five in our series of home buying tips: Stalk The Neighborhood. Before you buy, get the lay of the land. Visit the neighborhood in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Many home buyers have become completely distraught because they thought they found the perfect home, only to find...
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