Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 02/11/2024

Average closing costs for buyer: What homebuyers should expect

When preparing for a new home purchase, it’s crucial to...

Appraisal

Closing Costs

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Posted on 10/29/2023

Questions to Ask About a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Chooding A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 11/06/2022

The new construction home-buying process

The new construction home-buying process differs from the buying process for an existing home. While many of the steps are similar, new construction homes come with more specific requirements. Here is a basic step-by-step guide to the buying process for a new construction home: Create a budget With new construction homes, you have to account for your ongoing...

Construction

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Posted on 09/04/2022

How to prepare for day of closing

At the end of a long homebuying process, you’ll finally reach your goal: the day of closing. However, even though you’re at the finish line, closing on a new home is a process itself. There are many steps to finalize your home purchase and just as many opportunities for delay. To make sure you’re prepared for closing day,...

Cash To Close

Closing Day

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Posted on 06/19/2022

How to start buying a house in 3 steps

With myriad steps involved, the question of how to start buying a house might feel difficult to answer. Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’re likely to make, and you want to make sure you make the appropriate choices along the way. To help make the process more manageable, it’s helpful to break the...

Home Buying

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Posted on 02/27/2022

Is a Home Warranty Right for You?

Many homebuyers have the choice of whether to purchase a home warranty with the home itself. While not required, it can be a helpful way to ensure that your new home is well cared for. It can also have some downsides and may not be right for everyone. Here we’ll go over the basics of home warranties to...

Home Buying

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Posted on 11/21/2021

What to Consider When Deciding How Much to Put Down on a Home

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

Down Payment

Home Buying

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Posted on 09/12/2021

Fair Market Value: Why It Matters

There are many variables that make up the fair market value of a property. Because this value depends heavily on the environment and the property itself, it’s crucial in making sure you get the best buying or selling price. Here are some of the biggest things that fair market value affects: Insurance Homeowner’s insurance always uses the fair...

Fair Market Value

Home Buying

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Posted on 07/25/2021

Seller Concessions: What Buyers & Sellers Should Know

Image by Sephelonor from Pixabay Buying a home is a complicated transaction with many expenses. Part of the transaction involves closing costs, which vary in amount depending on the situation. One way to reduce the closing costs for the buyer is to ask for a seller concession so that the seller pays a portion of the closing costs...

Home Selling

Buyers Market

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Should I Buy a House on the Beach?

Image by Alex G from Pixabay Having a home on or near Miami Beach can be a dream come true. It can be a peaceful place to live, with breathtaking views, the smell of the ocean and cool breeze flowing through your home. While you fall asleep listening to the waves, the cost may outweigh the benefit. Here...

Florida Homes

Beach Living

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Posted on 09/13/2020

10 Things To Look for Before Buying a Waterfront Home

Photo by timokefoto via Pixabay Buying property can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. You want to find a place that fits your personal lifestyle and invest in a home that'll bring you years of happiness. As you're looking at shorefront real estate: 1. Understand Your Access Rights to the Water On the surface, it may...

Buyer Tips

Home Buying

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Posted on 08/09/2020

The Benefits of Using a Buyer's Agent

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...

Home Buying

Real Estate Agent

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