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What is an EMD and do I have to pay it?

Jan. 25, 2009

Categorized in: Buying Real Estate

Tagged with: emd, firsttimehomebuyer, lender, realtor

An EMD stands for Earnest Money Deposit--a deposit you pay as a good faith for purchasing a home.

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I got an offer on my house...

Sep. 4, 2008

Categorized in: Buying and Selling Real Estate

Tagged with: buyer, house, negotiations, offer, preapproval, realtor, seller

I got an offer on my house but something just doesn't feel right. What can be done to mitigate the emotional aspect of buying or selling a home.

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Why shouldn't a seller be home while their house is being shown?

Jul. 21, 2008

Categorized in: Selling Real Estate

Tagged with: agent, buyer, home, house, real estate, realtor, seller, sellers dislcosure

Why shouldn't a seller be home while their house is being shown to a potential buyer? There are many reasons why a seller should not be home while their house is being shown to a potential buyer.

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So you have a contract on buying a house...what now?

Jun. 25, 2008

Categorized in: Buying Real Estate

Tagged with: contract, first time home buyer, house, inspection, lender, loan, realtor, title company

So you have a contract on a house! What now? What are steps that are involved after I've got a negotiated and agreed-upon contract on a house? What do I need to do next?

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How much of a down payment do I need to buy a house?

Jun. 20, 2008

Categorized in: Buying Real Estate

Tagged with: buying a home, down payment, lender, money, realtor, rural housing loan, va loan

How much money is needed for a down payment on my new home? The amount needed depends on the programs the buyer qualifies for, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio.

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Homebuying checklist

Jun. 12, 2008

Categorized in: Buying Real Estate

Tagged with: first time home buyer, florida, home, home inspection, insurance, lender, real estate, realtor

As a first time home-buyer, trying to understand the entire process can be overwhelming.

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Are there programs for first time home buyers?

Mar. 17, 2008

Categorized in: Buying Real Estate

Tagged with: bond money, closing costs, down payment, first time home buyer programs, fl, lender, okaloosa county, realtor, rural housing, ship funds

first time home buyer programs, Bond money, SHIP Funds, Rural Housing, lender, Realtor, Okaloosa County, FL, Walton County, FL, down payment, closing costs, loan programs, real estate, income limits

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Short Sale in real estate

Feb. 22, 2008

Categorized in: Buying and Selling Real Estate

Tagged with: bank, buyer, due diligence, foreclosure, lender, real estate, realtor, seller, short sale, sold

A short sale in real estate is when a house is sold for less than what is currently owed on it.

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When is the best time to buy or sell real estate?

Feb. 2, 2008

Categorized in: Buying and Selling Real Estate

Tagged with: building, buy, financial, florida, mortgage, property, real estate, realtor, sell

Knowing when to buy or sell real estate can be a challenge. Real estate is not like the stock market, though, and shouldn't be bought and sold like stocks and bonds.

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