The credit is due to expire on November 30, and would be extended until April 30 and expanded to include more affluent homebuyers. People who have owned a … (6 comments)
home buying: Know What You Want In a Home - 10/29/09 06:18 AM
I have noticed about half the buyers end up tired of looking at homes. They have looked at 50 homes and none seem to be the "right" home, although some may be a possibility.
Why? Simply because the buyer has not come up with a list of their personal … (4 comments)
home buying: The Best Time to Buy a Home Is . . . . - 09/22/09 04:00 PM
There is no best time to purchase a home. Homes are on the market year round. You may have heard that winter is a bad time to purchase a home. I don't understand why. Homes are still being sold in the winter. During the winter months the motivated buyers are … (2 comments)
home buying: Negotiations Go Beyond Accepting the Agreement of Sale - 09/22/09 07:04 AM
Last week I finally settled on a horse property for my sellers. The property showed well and had a lot of interest in it. At first, we did not receive any offers because an acre was being subdivided from it. Therefore, no one wanted to place an offer thinking the subdivision would … (6 comments)
home buying: HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Time Is Running Out!! - 09/20/09 12:18 PM
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Time is running out!! Step right up before it is too late.
The first-time home buyers tax credit is ending soon. The home MUST be SOLD by November 30th to take advantage of it. This means that it needs to be under contract by September 30th, at … (4 comments)
Time is running out for first time home buyers to receive the $8,000 tax credit.
In order to receive the tax credit, the home MUST be settled upon by November 30th, 2009. This does not … (2 comments)
home buying: Four Fundamental Principles of the Real Estate Buying Process - 09/08/09 10:07 AM
Over the years, I have found there are 4 fundamental principles of the real estate buying process that apply to nearly any aspect of the process.
They are:
Principle 1: The Rules of Real Estate Are Always LocalMarkets change from year to year and from neighborhood to neighborhood. If you … (2 comments)
home buying: What Is Title and Why Is It Necessary? - 09/03/09 03:27 PM
What is title and why is it necessary? I have noticed that many consumers do not know what title is and why they need title insurance.
Why do lenders require title searches and title insurance?
Getting a title search is similar to getting screened for rare diseases in … (2 comments)
I have spoken to several real estate agents working with buyers and I am finding out that their buyers have been looking for homes for several years. Yes, you heard right! Several years. The agents have shown … (4 comments)
1. Be picky, but don't be unrealistic. There is no perfect home.
2. Do your homework before you start looking. Decide specifically what features you want in a home and which are most important to you.
3. Get … (8 comments)
home buying: Buyers: Be Aware of Zoning Regulations! - 03/30/09 11:45 AM
This morning, someone I am currently working with, who is getting her home ready to place on the market, called to inform me of her progress. She was close to having it ready, so we will have it listed soon.
She then informed me that a home next to … (2 comments)
Here is a list of 10 things for homebuyers to take the trauma out of home buying.
1. Find a real estate professional who’s simpatico and knowledgable. Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the practitioner you choose is … (4 comments)
home buying: Buyers - Make A Wish List Before Starting Your Search - 01/19/09 11:25 AM
Buyers, when you are ready to purchase a home and before doing the actual search, make a checklist of priorities in your dream home. Knowing exactly what you want will cut down wasted time looking at homes that you would not even consider.
home buying: 8 Ways to Improve Your Credit - 05/14/08 02:34 PM
I'm sure you have all heard that the lenders are now stricter with lending money for mortgages. Here are ways to improve your credit so that it will be easier for you to obtain a mortgage. If you are considering buying a home within the near future, these are the … (8 comments)
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