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7 Tips To Help You Secure A Loan in

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You’re ready to buy a house, you know you’ll need a large loan for that. If you’re like most of us, you’re just a little nervous about it – we all fear rejection of any kind. There are, however, several things you can do to increase your chances of getting the financing you’ll need. So … Continued

How To Find A Buyer’s Agent That is Right For You in

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A buyer’s agent is a real estate agent who works only for the buyer and not the seller. Ideally, looking out for the best interests of the buyer, a buyer’s agent works on a commission contracted in the listing agreement. But, sometimes, buyer’s agents are more interested in that commission than in what is best … Continued

Top 10 Home Buyer Questions Answered

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Buying a new home can be very exciting. But it can also be more than a little intimidating owing to many steps and variables involved. To help you understand and be more comfortable with the process, here are the top 10 home buyer questions answered. 1. What credit score do I need? Of all the … Continued

Buying A Home in – 5 Things To Do First

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Buying a home can be a thrilling, exciting new chapter in your life, as well as being a sound investment. But if you don’t do some critical things beforehand, it can be a long-term financial albatross around your neck. That’s why we want you to take a careful look at these 5 things to do … Continued

Buying A Home With Cash vs. Financing in

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Going into debt is always a bad idea if you can avoid it (we often hear), but sometimes it makes good financial sense to finance a large purchase. Buying with cash and financing both have their pros and cons, especially when it comes to real estate – which often makes it a tough dilemma to … Continued

How To Lower Your Real Estate Costs When Buying in

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We all want to get the most bang for our real estate buck that we can. There are, of course, many angles to and many ways to go about getting more value for your purchasing dollars. But, as we all know, the best way to make money is simply to spend less on any purchase, … Continued

The Process of Buying A Home in Explained

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Buying a home can seem fairly intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but it doesn’t have to be all that difficult. Yes, there are some complex financial issues involved and some even more confusing legal matters. Still, the process of buying a home in can be quite manageable if you understand the process beforehand … Continued

How Appraisers Determine the Value of Properties

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When you buy a home, your lender will require an appraisal, and even if you’re paying cash, you should have an appraisal done to make sure you’re not overpaying. It’s a good idea, then, to know how appraisers determine the value of properties. An appraisal is an unbiased (supposedly) estimate of what the home is … Continued
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