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home buying tips: Six Tips For First Time Home Buyers - 01/13/12 05:59 PM
Buying a first home is often fraught with uncertainty and stress. The home buying process may be made easier and less stressful with these tips for first time home buyers.
1. Don't Stretch Your Budget:
Figure out how much you are able to comfortably afford before looking for a home. A $1000 a month rent payment does not mean you are able to afford the same mortgage payment. Owning a home has increased costs over renting. Taxes, insurance and unforeseen maintenance costs will add up to higher expenses. Consider all of these factors when deciding on a home budget. A … (3 comments)
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home buying tips: 3 Ways To Avoid Mortgage Mistakes - 11/17/11 06:37 PM
Anyone who has ever bought a home will tell you, emotion plays a big role in the decision. However, if you don't approach the home buying process in a smart way, you could end up making some major mistakes. Most mistakes that Long Island New York home buyers make is in getting a mortgage. Here are three things to do, to avoid mortgage mistakes.
1. The first thing you must do is get a good mortgage broker - There are many … (0 comments)
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home buying tips: Real Estate: Tips for Timing Your Purchase - 07/26/11 10:37 AM
While you're trying to decide when the best time to buy real estate might be, line up a team who can help you accomplish your goal when you decide to move forward. You can do this by researching online, attending open houses in the area and asking a real estate agent to keep you on top of market fluctuations.
Your decision to buy should be based on your personal financial situation, not on the national or global economy.
If you're a home buyer, make sure you have job security, a relatively healthy economy in your local area and a plan to … (4 comments)
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home buying tips: 6 Tips For Buying A Home In A Down Market - 04/01/11 02:47 PM
Prospective buyers have an edge in a down market, but this doesn’t mean they are guaranteed to make money on the properties they buy. When real estate sales are slow and there is a glut of homes for sale, buyers have an opportunity to pick up a house at unheard of prices.
The operative word here is “opportunity”. There are times when you should pounce and times when you should show restraint and avoid an impulse buy. Knowing the difference could save you thousands of dollars.
Tip No.1: Do Your Homework
Buyers generally have the advantage in a down market, … (1 comments)
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