Home Buying Tips and Purchase Considerations
How to Make an Offer on a House
Many buyers, especially first-timers, may wonder how to make an offer on a house. With that in mind, we’ve broken down most components of an offer for your benefit. Read them over so that you know what to expect when…
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First-time homebuyers have long made up a significant portion of the overall number of homebuyers in the country. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, those first-timers accounted for 33% of all homebuyers at the end of 2019. With a…
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8 of the Top Questions About Home Appraisals
Whether you’re buying a house or selling one, a home appraisal will likely come into play during the process. But what exactly does that entail? And how could it impact your transaction (or the costs of it)? We’ve broken down…
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Buying a House? 6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Email Scams (It’s More Common Than You Think!)
When you buy a home in today’s day and age, you have to be on high alert. With more and more real estate transactions conducted online, the potential for fraud and scams is huge. The most common problem? That’d be…
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What You Should Know Before Financing a Second Home — and How to Buy the Right One for Your Budget
If you’re thinking of buying a second home or vacation property, now might be the time to do it — especially given today’s historically low mortgage rates. But exactly how should you finance that purchase? That largely depends on your…
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A 9-month Plan to Buy a House This Year
Does buying a house seem like a far-off pipe dream? It can actually be a lot easier than you think — as long as you’ve got a plan in place. If you’re hoping to get out of the rent race…
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New Construction and the Return of the Starter Home
It’s certainly no secret that housing inventory has been tight in recent years. The problem has been especially apparent at the lower end of the market which, according to Realtor.com, has seen an 18% drop in home listings over the…
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How to Save for a Down Payment with an Irregular Income
Saving for a down payment is tough. After all, you’re likely going to need to bring thousands of dollars with you to the closing table. That goal is made even tougher when you have an irregular income. That said, it’s…
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Inventory Shortage? No Problem. Here’s How to Find a House When Listings are Scarce
A shortage of housing inventory made it difficult for many homebuyers to find a house this year. And according to many experts, next year may be much of the same. As more and more Baby Boomers age in place and…
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Is 2020 the Time to Buy a House (or Refinance)?
Whether you’re thinking of buying a home or just refinancing the one you already own, it seems like next year could be a good year to do it. According to industry experts, interest rates will remain historically low — and…
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