Determining What You Want in a Home

There are many ways to approach the home buying process. Some people start with their budget and make decisions based around it. Others may first think about features they want, and then decide on a price. Either way, at some point you have to start making choices on the things you want in a home. Here are a few helpful …

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The Best Time to Buy a Home for You

Many people want to know the best time to buy a home. As I’ve said in the past, there are certain times during the year that are more desirable to purchase a home based on the housing market and home buying trend, but ultimately the best time to buy a home is when you are able to do so. Today, …

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Good News for Potential Home Buyers

It seems that 2015 is looking good for potential home buyers. Currently, the 30 year fixed interest rate for home buying is 3.7%. That’s near some of the lowest in over 60 years. Plus, flipping has started to diminish, which makes home buying more accessible for traditional home buyers. How does this help you if you are in the market …

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Figuring Out the Home You Can Afford

Figuring out the amount you can spend on a new home can seem complicated. Depending on your financial background, financing a home may get a bit overwhelming. I’m here today to help you get a better grasp on the amount you should spend when buying a new home. If you are getting an FHA backed loan, your monthly finances for …

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How to Start Looking for a Home

Like any process, home buying has many ways to begin. That said, some ways can be more efficient and potentially fruitful than others. It is best to lay out a strategy, that way you aren’t wasting time, which for many is a limited resource. Today, I’ll suggest a few ways to begin the home buying process. Starting the Search Online …

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The Cautious Home Buyer

Some people in life like to be a little care free. They are slightly impulsive, and throw caution to the wind. This isn’t something you want to do when buying a new home. You’ll want to be as thorough and cautious as possible. Building your future has never been easy, nor should solidifying it with buying a home. Here are …

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Difference Between Wants and Needs in a Home

Before buying a home, it is important to establish the difference between your wants and your needs when it comes to your purchase. These differences may come into play because of a large number of factors, the biggest being the amount you can spend on a home. Here are a few questions to ask when distinguishing the difference between your …

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What Makes a Neighborhood Desirable?

When buying a new home, you’re not only thinking about the house and the property. You think in more broader terms. You think about the surrounding houses and properties. You think of the surrounding neighborhood, but what truly makes a neighborhood desirable to live in? It is a Safe and Secure Environment Without looking at the housing costs and the …

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Don’t Lose a Bidding War, Home Buying Advice

In a competitive market, many home buyers may be forced to bid against others in order to purchase a new home. This is extremely common for desirable real estate. There are some do’s and don’ts during this process that will give you an edge against the competition. Do: Recognize when You are in the Middle of a Bidding War The …

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Making an Offer When Buying a Home

When you make an offer on a home you are trying to purchase, your real estate agent is an invaluable part of the process. We present home buyers with a printed purchase, which you are able to adjust towards your needs. This form identifies the buyer, seller, property location, who the brokers are as well as the purchase price offered, …

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