The pre-closing inspection is the buyer’s opportunity to ensure that the house they are buying is in the same condition it was in when they first inspected it (prior to signing contracts).Protecting Your InterestsThe pre-closing inspection, also referred to as “the final walk-through” is a critical step in the home buying process, but many home [...]
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The vision of a new home with the ability to upgrade finishes, alter floor plans and be the first to occupy a property lures buyers into builders and developers model homes every day. According to industry sources over 70% of home buyers want a new home. These new construction focused buyers might see a picket [...]
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Many home buyers are recognizing falling home prices as a time of opportunity to purchase their first or even next home. Before you begin buying a home; however, there are ten critical factors that should be taken into consideration.First, if you have not already established a budget, now is the time do so. You can [...]
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Often, the decision to buy a home is brought about by circumstances. The circumstances that helped spark the need and desire to purchase real estate may or may not have been in your control, but buying a home certainly is. It is for this reason that such great responsibility lies in determining exactly what your [...]
One of the official duties of the new president was to ensure the FHA loan limits would change. With the fall of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac it has been essential to try and re-stimulate the economy. The stimulus bill has allowed for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to guarantee loans at new limits. It [...]
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Are you in the market for a new home? After months of searching you have finally found your dream home. It may not be a brand new house, but it has everything that you have always wanted in a home. But it should not be a simple matter to just pay for it and then [...]
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Buying a new home? In many areas there are lots of them on the market and with mortgage interest rates at or near historic lows, it can be an ideal time to consider buying that new home. But home buyers today want more than a good home… they also want a great deal on that [...]
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A lot of times when home buyers decide to buy that next property instinctively they call their real estate agents to find them new homes that fit their current criteria and needs. This is a great first step because this is what real estate agents do; their job is to find you that next great [...]
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People often ask us whether it is better to use the agent working at the model home. While these agents are very familiar with the neighborhood and option packages, they work for the builder and have his/her best interests in mind. They are hired to know the inventory and to represent the builder during all [...]
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When you purchase a home, you may, as a first-time buyer, be overwhelmed by all the paperwork and fees involved! Understandable. Your home purchase will probably be the single largest financial transaction you will ever be involved in! There are numerous federal and state laws that must be obeyed, and many of those laws are [...]
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