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first time buyers iowa city: First Time Home Buyer Credit: You Still Have Time to Find & Close on a Home in Iowa City before the November 30 Deadline - 09/29/09 05:16 PM
Time is a tickin' on the first time home buyer tax credit, so if you're still thinking it's probably time to put those thoughts into action...I know there are many first time home buyers out there wondering about the first time home buyer tax credit and whether they should go for it or not. Now that we're almost down to the last 60 days, I thought I'd clear up a couple of questions that I know first time home buyers have.First of all, at least here in the Iowa City area there is still time to find and close on a … (1 comments)

first time buyers iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 7: Closing on Your New Home - 09/19/09 01:47 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 7: You're Closing on Your New Home!This is the last part in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buyingprocess works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.You're almost there...Closing day is just around the corner... Ideally, 48 hours before you close we will get a HUD Statement, (settlement statement) from your lender showing exactly how the proceeds of the sale will be distributed. It will show the closing costs and they … (0 comments)

first time buyers iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 5: Home Inspections and Repairs - 09/11/09 09:18 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 5: Home Inspections & Repairs
This is part 5 in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.Once you have an accepted offer it will be time to schedule a home inspection. A home inspection may include a pest inspection and a test for radon. As a home buyer it always makes sense to do a thorough home inspection, after all this is … (3 comments)

first time buyers iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 4: Making an Offer - 09/07/09 05:10 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 4: Making an Offer
This is part 4 in a 7 part series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. I've included links to the other parts at the end of this post.
Okay, so you've found a house that you really like and want to make an offer. This will be done in writing, something that surprises some people who think a quick call to the seller will get the ball rolling. Homes are sold on a handshake … (1 comments)

first time buyers iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 3: Finding the Right Home for You - 09/01/09 12:56 PM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step 3: Finding the Right Home for YouThis is the third part in a series that gives a detailed look at how the home buying process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. Parts 1 and 2 dealt with getting pre-approved for a home loan and choosing the right area to live. Part 3 will tackle the process of finding the right home for you.
Now that you have a pretty good idea of what you feel comfortable spending on your new home and a rough idea of where you'd like … (2 comments)

first time buyers iowa city: Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step One: Getting Pre-Approved for a Home Loan - 08/25/09 10:52 AM
Buying a Home in Iowa City: Step One: Getting Pre-approved for a Home LoanThis is the first part of a 7 part series geared towards "first timers". I'm thinking not only first time buyers, but also anyone relocating to the area. I figure folks relocating to the area are also first timers as generally if you're relocating to Iowa City you won't know the area. Then there's the fact that the buying process is a little different from state to state. (And very different if you're moving from overseas).The very first step when you're thinking about buying a home is to … (2 comments)

 
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