Category: Buying A Home

Top 10 Home Buying Tips Whether you are a first-time home buyer or seasoned pro, you still should know these top 10 home buying tips to simplify the process. Here is what to know when looking to buy a house: Research Determine Your Budget Get Pre-Approved Select the Right Loan Know the Closing Costs Home …

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In 20117 an overall analysis of Buyers who search for homes on the internet was published by the National Association of Realtors. 

With the freedom of retirement, travel and vacationing become much easier. With the ability to enjoy longer trips comes a quandary. To buy a vacation home in your chosen area

To say title insurance can be a confusing concept is an understatement, especially for a first time home buyer. Although it is not required, a lack of title insurance can mean a lack of protection from claims against your ownership of the home, and therefore the risk of losing your insurance. So what is title …

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Many things get better with age…moving is not one of them. Moving at a young age can be fun and exciting, the prospect of a fresh start on the horizon. At an older age moving can mean downsizing or leaving behind a lot of family memories; so it can involve a lot more emotional and …

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Pricing properties isn’t as simple as one may think. Taking the sold price and dividing it by the size of the home will give you a figure, but this figure won’t give you the full picture of what you’re paying for or what you should be selling for. All these factors go into this magical …

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[wnt_search title=”QuickSearch” smartsearch=”true” view=”basic” /]Millennials are the next wave of home buyers, but many feel becoming a homeowner has become more challenging for young people, but your first home is closer than you think! Here are some tips to help millennials (and any potential home buyers!) prepare to purchase your first home. Consistent Employment: Lending …

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A = Actively Available B = Back Up Offers Only PS = Pending Sale CS =  Closed Sale X = Expired from the Active Market T = Temporarily Off the Market A = Actively Available – Should be available for you to buy or bid on. Cases where this might not work out. Foreclosure agents rarely …

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