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November 18th, 2009 1:06 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
When searching for a home in the MLS, remember it is strictly ad copy. It’s purpose is to make a home sound “lovely” so that you’ll visit. It’s very much like looking through the personal ads … what you think you’re getting is not always wha
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November 12th, 2009 7:19 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
There are two people you'll want on your team when you buy a home - a real estate agent and a loan officer. The best choice for a Realtor is the agent who is consistently meeting your objectives. If the agent is listening to you . . .
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November 3rd, 2009 9:51 am
Categorized in: For Buyers
What happens if the home you really want is now in multiple offers? When you're ready to buy a home, here are 5 tips to improve your chances of winning in a multiple offer situation.
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October 22nd, 2009 12:17 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
When can you actually take possession and move into your home? That depends on the terms of your contract. “Close of Escrow plus 3 days” is typical. Can you move in the same day escrow closes? Yes, if the sellers have already moved out. Usually, thoug
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October 15th, 2009 8:45 am
The deadline is quickly approaching for potential home buyers to complete their first-time home purchases in order to qualify for the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.
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October 7th, 2009 8:12 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
Do you find yourself saying, “I want to buy a house, but I have no idea what I’m doing or what comes next?” Here’s a step-by-step checklist of how to get started:
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September 30th, 2009 7:41 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
When you're ready to buy a home, are you sure your mortgage rate is really locked? When you lock in an interest rate, a spoken commitment isn’t binding. Get your rate lock in writing, in the form of a loan commitment from the lender. Here's why . . .
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September 16th, 2009 5:17 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
Here’s a simple & easy system for financial success through home ownership, one step at a time. You buy your first home, live there for awhile, then buy your next home while keeping the first as a rental property. You do this over and over. Here's how .
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September 10th, 2009 11:39 am
Categorized in: For Buyers
The most important thing you can ask your home warranty representative is, “What ISN’T covered?” A good rule of thumb is this: if the part or service required does not affect the functioning of the working unit, it is not covered.
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September 2nd, 2009 6:09 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
Should you offer low when you want to buy a home? Here's what works and what doesn't ... and why. Know this before looking at homes for sale, because when you want to buy a house, the right strategy counts!
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August 26th, 2009 11:05 am
Categorized in: For Buyers
If you've wondered how to buy a house, and what it really costs, understanding the 5 basic elements are pretty simple. Here’s what it costs to buy a home, what it costs to maintain it, how your tax deductions work, and how it compares to renting.
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August 20th, 2009 7:38 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
The following is our Top Ten List of the most absurd claims, promises and/or sales pitches we've ever heard from foreclosure services.
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July 30th, 2009 2:43 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
With mortgage foreclosures rising to historic levels, many home buyers see foreclosure auctions as a smart way to enter overpriced markets. Here’s how to prepare for an auction …
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July 30th, 2009 6:18 am
If you lose your job while you're under contract to purchase a home, you have options that may allow you to withdraw without penalty.
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