Category: Buy
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Is there a better way to measure first-time homebuyers?
In any discussion on affordable homes, the focus is generally on the first-time buyer. As the first-time buyer looks to move on from renting and transition to home ownership, finding the down payment can be a huge hurdle. This is particularly the case for those living in areas where their rent takes up a large…
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Spring 2019 Housing Market Forecast to Favor Buyers
The first quarter of 2019 for home sales suggests that the spring housing market will provide an excellent home purchase opportunity. Traditionally, spring is the season homebuyers begin to do their search, although it varies nationwide. However, with the home shopping season starting in March, current market reports suggest more options for those looking for…
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5 of the Most Costly First-time Home Buyer Mistakes
As a first-time home buyer, you likely have many questions about what to expect in the upcoming months. Many first-time buyers will get caught up in the process and jump in with both feet, only to make mistakes that can end up costing them thousands of dollars. As you consider your options and start looking…
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First-Time Home Buyer? Don’t Miss These Tax Breaks
Taxes are complicated even before throwing a first-time home buyer into the mix. However, there are several tax breaks that home buyers should not skip over when they start to do their taxes. From mortgage points to energy upgrades, an investment now can turn into a little extra green come April 15. Mortgage Interest Deducting…
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5 Terrible, Horrible, No Good Reasons to Buy a House
Are you ready to buy a home? If you have weighed the financial concerns and feel that you are, there’s one more question to ask. Why do you want to buy it? If your answer is one of these five reasons, you will be wise to wait. Here are five wrong reasons to jump into…
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5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Can’t Tell You
Home buyers often come to rely on excellent real estate agents to guide them in their home purchases. You should know some things your realtor can’t tell you. Sometimes it’s because they don’t know, and sometimes it’s because they can’t due to confidentiality. Here are some examples of things your realtor can’t tell you. 1.…
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The American Dream: Are You Ready to Buy into It?
The classic “American Dream” involves a picket fence, a two-story house with a porch, and a couple of kids. While you don’t have much control over the children in this story, you can add the house. When everyone around you is buying a home, you may feel tempted to jump on the bandwagon and get…
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What to Expect Working with Buyer Agents
Are you ready to start looking at homes for sale? A seasoned real estate buyer’s agent can be crucial to the process. Here’s what you can expect from a buyer’s agent while shopping for property. Understanding What Buyer’s Agents Do Understand What Buyer’s Agents Do Not Do Your buyer’s agent is a valuable source of information about the…
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The Essential Home Buyer’s Checklist
Buying a home, whether your first or your fifth, is an exciting process. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotional side of the process and forget the practical side. To make this as stress-free as possible, try to remain realistic about the home-buying process. Here’s a checklist of essential steps to help you…