buying a house
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What is the Meaning of a “Short Sale”?
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When looking to buy a home, you may come across what is known as a Short Sale. But what is a short sale in real estate? Many times, you can get these homes at a fraction of the cost of…
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How Much House Can I Really Afford?
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By Sathi Roy This article was originally published on Better.com updated 1/9/2024. Affordability Calculators are a Tricky Thing. When someone asks “How much house can I afford?” what they really need to know is “How much can I actually get…
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How to Determine a Mortgage Price: The Determining Factors
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This article is originally posted on better.com When thinking about your mortgage price, there are several determining factors involved. Speak openly with your lender and ask questions to know where the numbers are coming from. Knowing where you fall in…
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What Are Buyers Looking For Now?
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Updated 1/10/2024 Now that life is back to it’s “new normal” after the start of Covid, it has changed the outlook of the real estate market. Right now there is a major shortage of homes available and it is still…
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Closing Costs – What are they?
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We have all heard of closing costs coming along with the buying and selling processes. It’s inevitable. The “closing” is when all parties involved meet to “close” the mortgage loan and “close” title to the property. Closing costs are something…
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Buying A House – Who Pays for What?
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When buying a house, it can be confusing as to who pays for what. Is the buyer or the seller responsible? Buying a house is expensive & confusing enough. Therefore, it’s nice to know what other expenses will pop up…
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Renting Vs. Buying : The Pros and Cons
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Ahh. The age old question. Do I keep renting or do I bite the bullet and actually buy a house? It’s a big decision, and not one that should be taken lightly. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of…
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What to Look for When Buying a House
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House searching can be fun…but do you really know what to look for when buying a house? It will be the biggest purchase of your life, so not one to be taken lightly. While you are out there searching, make…
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Buying a House: A 10 Step Guide
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So you’re thinking of buying a house. You saw a house on Zillow, so you can have it, right? You checked out a few Open Houses & have a decent job so you are ready, right? It’s an exciting time,…