Tag: Buying A Home

Posted on 01/19/2020

Let's face it – there is no shortage of buyers competing for the top residences. However, there are many things you can do to rise above the homebuying competition, and these include: 1. Review the Local Housing Market The housing market fluctuates. In some instances, the housing market may favor buyers. Or, in other cases, it may favor sellers....

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Posted on 01/12/2020

What Credit Score Is Needed to Buy A Home?

Your credit score is a fundamental component of a mortgage lender’s decision to approve you for a loan. It can also affect the interest rate and loan amount you can secure. Along with your income history and down payment, a solid credit score is one of the three most important things you’ll need when it comes to buying a...

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Posted on 12/22/2019

What to Expect After You Attend a Home Showing

After you complete a home showing, you may face a dilemma. If you like a house following a showing, you may want to set up a follow-up showing or submit an offer to purchase. Or, if you are dissatisfied with the results of a home showing, you may want to continue your house search. It helps to know what...

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Buying A Home

Posted on 12/15/2019

How Many Home Showings Should You Schedule?

A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a property buyer. In certain instances, buyers will set up dozens of showings to review a wide range of residences. Meanwhile, a buyer sometimes finds the perfect residence during his or her first home showing. Ultimately, there is no set number of showings that you will need to attend before you...

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Posted on 12/01/2019

Home Inspections Are Important for Buyers and Sellers - Here's Why

Getting a home inspection is usually built into the purchase contract for most real estate transactions. A home inspection contingency protects the buyer from getting any unwelcome surprises after they buy the home (think water damage or an HVAC system whose days are numbered). In some cases, home inspections are the defining moment between a sale or moving on...

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Posted on 04/28/2019

Your Guide To Buying A House When You're Single

Buying a home as a single individual comes with its own set of unique experiences and challenges. Some are to be expected, like financing with a single income. While others not so much, like a more competitive market. You know that financing will be based on your sole income. However, the vast majority of homeowners are couples who have...

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Posted on 01/27/2019

What to Expect When You Search for a House

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How To Search For A Home

Posted on 01/20/2019

Key Questions for Home Sellers: What to Ask After a Home Inspection

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Selling Your Home

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