1st time buyers: Secrets for Saving $$$ When Buying a Home
- 11/08/09 03:20 AM
SECRETS FOR SAVING $$$ WHEN BUYING A HOME. You Don't Make Money When You Sell a home, You Make Money When You BUY it! Here are several strategies to consider when purchasing your next home. Understand How Much Financing You Can Afford. It's crucial that you speak with several lenders and discuss the many financing programs available. Each mortgage company sets its own limits for some items. Be sure to shop and compare at least 2, preferably 3 lenders to find the best deal. You Realtor can provide you with lender names and help you sift through the many options. Do … (1 comments)
1st time buyers: What Kind of Buyer Are You?
- 04/04/07 05:58 AM
What will they think of next? Spongebob Monopoly is a great way to learn about buying property. Here's my version of the game. Let's do a quick rundown and see what kind of Buyer you are... SpongeBob - 1st time Buyer who wanted to get away from the hassles and rules and regulations of renting. He found a home where he can enjoy entertaining friends and doing home projects without interference. Patrick Star: - SpongeBob's friend who wants to live in the same neighborhood as SpongeBob. Sandy - Looking for just the right home with specific features. Perhaps a New Build Home … (0 comments)
1st time buyers: Get It In Writing and Avoid HomeBuying Frustrations!
- 04/03/07 12:51 PM
When you begin your search for a home, one of the first and most important steps in the process is speaking with a lender to find out what program is best and what you as a homebuyer are able to afford. Most lenders will conduct a brief phone interview with you at no charge. You'll be asked to supply basic information such as names, address, income, debt, etc. Once your lender has established that you qualify for a loan, and you've made APPLICATION for that loan, they are REQUIRED BY LAW to provide you with a GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE within 3 … (0 comments)
1st time buyers: Special Programs for Buyers
- 04/03/07 04:50 AM
Did you know there are special programs out there just for Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Police Officers and Teachers. HUD has the Good Neighbor program which allows for special home ownership incentives. HUD offers an incentive of about 50% discount off the price of the home. What do you have to do? Show proof that you fit in one of the Good Neighbor groups, agree to live in the home as your primary residence for at least 36 months, and qualify with one of HUD's approved lenders. There are only certain homes and areas that are eligible for this program. Give us a call to find … (1 comments)
1st time buyers: Secrets For Saving $$$ When Purchasing a Home
- 03/28/07 03:13 PM
You Don't Make Money When You Sell a home, You Make Money When You BUY it! Here are several strategies to consider when purchasing your next home. Understand How Much Financing You Can Afford. It's crucial that you speak with several lenders and discuss the many financing programs available. Each mortgage company sets its own limits for some items. Be sure to shop and compare at least 2, preferably 3 lenders to find the best deal. You Realtor can provide you with lender names and help you sift through the many options. Do Your Homework Before You Shop. Knowing what you can afford before you … (0 comments)
1st time buyers: Sell First or Buy First??? When you need to do both...
- 03/28/07 09:58 AM
Deciding whether to buy or sell first can be a difficult decision. Both have pros and cons depending on your particular situation. Here are some things to consider when making your next move. Buying First and Then Selling, may create 2 mortgage payments, which most people aren't comfortable handling. Also, buying before you sell could end up costing you much more in the long run...you'll be more inclined to lower your price to get it sold and not lose out on your new home, plus the carrying costs to keep the old home maintained and the utilities on, can deplete your savings … (0 comments)
1st time buyers: SpongeBob Monopoly Anyone?
- 02/08/07 10:01 AM
Here's a little something my Buyer Prospects just love. It really helps break the ice and relax things a bit during my Buyer Consultations. Granted, I might not bring this whole SpongeBob thing up with every Buyer, but it sure makes it a bit more fun for those I do...Especially 1st timers who have kids. What will they think of next? Spongebob Monopoly is a great way for kids, and even adults, to learn about buying property. So let's have a quick rundown and see what kind of Buyer you are... SpongeBob - 1st time Buyer who wanted to get away from the hassles and … (3 comments)
SECRETS FOR SAVING $$$ WHEN BUYING A HOME. You Don't Make Money When You Sell a home, You Make Money When You BUY it! Here are several strategies to consider when purchasing your next home.
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