Tag: Buying A Home

Posted on 09/19/2021

A Pre-Qualification Letter Doesn't Equal Being Pre-Approved

Photo by Tayeb Mezahdia via Pixabay When you start looking for your dream home, you need to know how much mortgage you will qualify for. Your real estate agent might ask you to get a pre-qualification letter. However, just because you are pre-qualified doesn’t mean that you will get the loan. You need a pre-approval for that, and...

Buying A Home

Preapproved

+ 1 more

Posted on 07/18/2021

Tips for Budgeting for a Fixer Upper

Many foreclosures are often sold “as is” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of repairs that need to be done. You could save quite a bit of money if you can do a lot of the work yourself. Special Loans Some lenders have loan...

Buying A Fixer Upper

Buying A Home

+ 2 more

Posted on 11/08/2020

Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector

If you intend to buy a house, you may want to employ a home inspector. In fact, there are many reasons why a buyer may hire a house inspector, such as: 1. You want to identify any underlying home problems. Although you may have walked through a house a few times before you submitted an offer to purchase, a...

Home Inspection

How To Choose A Home Inspector Home Inspections

+ 1 more

Posted on 10/25/2020

What Is the Cost of Buying a House?

Before you embark on a search for your dream house, it helps to know what to expect during the homebuying journey. If you understand the true cost of purchasing a home, you can map out your property buying strategy accordingly. Now, let's take a look at three factors that may impact how much you spend to acquire your ideal...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 10/11/2020

How Much Time Do You Need to Craft an Offer to Purchase?

Creating an offer to purchase a home may require several minutes, hours or days – it all depends on the buyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to accelerate the process of putting together a homebuying proposal that will get a seller's attention. These include: 1. Study the Housing Market Closely When it comes to preparing an...

Offer To Purchase

Buying A Home

+ 1 more

Posted on 04/26/2020

How Much Time Should You Spend Searching for a Home?

Generally, the length of the homebuying journey depends on the individual. In some instances, a buyer will purchase the first house that he or she views in-person. Or, in other cases, it may take a buyer several weeks or months to find a house that matches his or her expectations. There is no need to rush the homebuying journey....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/23/2020

Tips for Buyers: Set Yourself Up for Success

If you want to find and purchase a great house at a budget-friendly price, it helps to enter the homebuying journey with a plan in hand. Lucky for you, we're here to help you prepare for all stages of the homebuying journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips so you can set yourself up for success as...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/16/2020

Can You Find Your Dream House in a Single Day?

The amount of time it takes to find the perfect residence varies from buyer to buyer. In some instances, a buyer may fall in love with the first residence that he or she views in person. Or, in other cases, a buyer may need to attend several home showings and open house events before he or she finds the...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 11/17/2019

Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a Home?

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 11/10/2019

Are There Homebuying Shortcuts That Actually Work?

Finding and purchasing a home sometimes can be difficult, particularly for an individual who encounters assorted challenges throughout the property buying journey. Lucky for you, there are several shortcuts that a homebuyer can use to streamline the property buying process. These shortcuts include: 1. Narrow Your Home Search If you know you want to buy a home, you should...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/31/2019

Open Houses: Here's What Buyers Need to Know

An open house may prove to be exceedingly important, particularly for a buyer who plans ahead and makes the most of this opportunity. Because if a buyer enters an open house with a plan in hand, he or she can gain the necessary insights to determine whether to set up a home showing or consider other residences. Now, let's...

Open House

Open House Preparation

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/18/2019

What Defines a Successful Property Search?

A successful home search enables you to discover your dream residence at a budget-friendly price. However, conducting a successful house search may be difficult, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for the homebuying journey. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to prevent problems as you search for your ideal home. Now, let's take a...

Showing Results

1 - 12 of16