buying a home: How Many Homes Do We Have to See?
- 07/28/11 09:19 AM
One of the questions that almost every homebuyer I've ever met with has asked me is "How Many Homes Do We Have to See?" This particular question has always struck me as a little bit odd and silly. There's no exact answer for everyone and the real answer, I guess, is that you have to see enough homes until you find the one you like! While buying a home is a very important decision, and you should never rush it, you never know when that right house is going to jump out in front of you screaming "BUY ME! THIS IS … (3 comments)
buying a home: What Would You Do to... Buy a Home?
- 05/17/11 10:58 AM
There are many important reasons that people decide to purchase a home. Among the top reasons according to the National Association of REALTORS "Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2010" are: "Desire to own a home of my own" "Desire for a larger home" "Change in family situation" "Job-related relocation or move" "Desire to be closer to family/friends/relatives" "Desire to be closer to job/school/transit" All of these are great reasons and can be great motivations to make the leap from renting to buying. As you are likely aware, the purchase of a home is one of the greatest if not the … (3 comments)
buying a home: Shut Your Mouth! 10 Things a Buyer Should Never Say to a Seller
- 03/31/11 11:19 AM
You like the house. Scratch that. You absolutely love the house. You've looked at all the homes in your price range. You started with an online home search. Many of the homes you wanted to see and that you were tracking online sold before you even got a chance to see them in person. You walked through the doors of this one and instantly you were in love. Yes, love at first sight does exist especially when it comes to homes. Desperately you look around the house trying to find something wrong but you cannot. You even love the color they … (38 comments)
buying a home: How Many Homes Do You Have to See?
- 09/16/10 02:26 PM
How many homes do you have to see? How many homes do you want to see? When it comes to the home buying process, going out and looking at homes is probably the most fun and exciting part for most homebuyers. You get to explore the neighborhoods, check out the amenities, compare kitchens, bathrooms, and closet sizes. If you have children, they get to run around the main level and tell you which bedroom they want. You'll enjoy visually placing your furniture and your 52" television.
All of that is a lot more fun than going over the fine details … (44 comments)
buying a home: Inquiring Minds Want to Know "How Much Did the Sellers Pay?"
- 07/08/09 10:46 AM
It's a matter of public record. Once a house is sold, that purchase price is recorded in the land records of the city or county where it was sold. The whole world can see what Sally and Tom paid for their new house. When it comes time for them to sell, many potential buyers will be asking this question: HOW MUCH DID THE SELLERS PAY? 9 times out of 10, buyers I work with ask this question. Whether the sellers have lived in the house for 3 months or 32 years, buyers want to know. As the tagline for a popular … (28 comments)
One of the questions that almost every homebuyer I've ever met with has asked me is "How Many Homes Do We Have to See?" This particular question has always struck me as a little bit odd and silly. There's no exact answer for everyone and the real answer, I guess, is that you have to see enough homes until you find the one you like! While buying a home is a very important decision, and you should never rush it, you never know when that right house is going to jump out in front of you screaming "BUY ME! THIS IS … (3 comments)
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