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The 10-Step Guide to Buying a House

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Buying a house may be the most complicated financial process of your entire life. Luckily, I’ve broken it down into 10 straightforward steps: 1. Are you ready to become a homeowner? Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or you’re a repeat buyer, buying a house is a financial and emotional decision that […]

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Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

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While it may be acceptable to snap up a pair of shoes on an impulse, the choice to buy a home requires thoughtful planning and decision making. Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or you’re a repeat buyer, buying a home is a financial and emotional decision that requires the experience and […]

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How to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval

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There’s nothing more frustrating than falling in love with a home and then discovering you can’t afford to buy it. Consulting with a mortgage lender is the first step you should undertake in the home buying process. Almost all first-time buyers need a mortgage to finance their home purchase, so get prepared before you look. […]

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3 Quick Hunting Tips for Home Buyers

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A quick search on my site will bring up thousands of homes for sale. Clicking around and educating yourself on the local market, different neighborhoods, local amenities and overall directions will help when we get in the car to go start shopping! Start With Your Budget Before you begin your house search you should have a preapproval […]

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How to Choose the Right Home

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For first-time buyers and repeat buyers alike, the decision to make an offer on a home is both exciting and a little scary. If your offer is accepted, the place you’ve chosen will be your home for the next several years. Not only should you feel emotionally satisfied by your choice, but you should also […]

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Dream Home Funding: Mortgage Options and Costs

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The cost of real estate financing is often greater than the original purchase price of a home (after including interest and closing costs). Because financing is so important, buyers should have as much information as possible regarding mortgage options and costs. What Kind of Loan? Thousands of loans are available from a variety of lenders […]

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How to Make an Offer on a House

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While much attention is paid to the offering price of a home, a proposal to buy includes both the price and terms. In some cases, terms can represent thousands of dollars in additional value for buyers or additional costs. Terms are extremely important and should be carefully reviewed. How Much? You sometimes hear that the […]

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What Home Buyers Need to Know About Insurance

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No sensible car owner would drive without insurance, so it figures that no homeowner should be without insurance, either. The essential idea behind various forms of real estate insurance is to protect owners in the event of catastrophe. If something goes wrong, insurance can be the bargain of a lifetime. What Kind of Insurance and […]

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