Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 01/22/2023

How to start buying a house in 3 steps

With myriad steps involved, the question of how to start...

Home Buying

Homeowner

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Posted on 10/02/2022

How to prepare for day of closing

At the end of a long homebuying process, you’ll finally reach your goal: the day of closing. However, even though you’re at the finish line, closing on a new home is a process itself. There are many steps to finalize your home purchase and just as many opportunities for delay. To make sure you’re prepared for closing day,...

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Posted on 08/28/2022

New construction home buying process: Options for buyers

The new construction home buying process differs significantly from the buying process for an existing home. However, one thing that remains the same in each case is that no two homes are exactly alike. While it’s common for newer developments to have “cookie cutter” homes with similar layouts, many builders have options for customization. Here is a basic...

Custom Homes

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Posted on 02/20/2022

Considering Your Finances: Is Home Ownership the Best Choice?

Whether you’re planning on buying investment property or a new home, there are financial factors to consider. Knowing the details of your financial situation will help you make the best decision and help avoid unnecessary stress. If you’re trying to decide between renting and buying, here are some of the main financial things to go over: Savings Most...

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Posted on 02/13/2022

Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...

Cost Of Living

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Posted on 10/24/2021

What to Consider When Deciding How Much to Put Down on a Home

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

Down Payment

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Offer Competition: Why Your Dream Home is Getting So Much Attention

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...

Home Buying

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