home buyers: Free Credit Reports and much more on this great site - 11/12/09 11:40 AM
Consumers can get free credit reports on www.creditkarma.com
This site has other tools as well. It has a home affordability calculator, amortization calculator and more.
There are great tips on improving credit and a Q and A section from which we can learn just by reading what others have enquired about.
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home buyers: Attention First time Home Buyers ! If you want to take advantage of the tax credit,please make up your minds. - 07/25/09 07:28 AM
There is still time to buy a home if you want to take advantage of the tax credit but things can go wrong if you wait too long and you may find that you are past the deadline. Here are some things to consider.
1 If you are going to buy … (3 comments)
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home buyers: Buying New Construction in Pa? Avoid making these mistakes that home buyers make. - 06/10/09 11:08 AM
1. Going to buy new construction without a buyer's agent. The builders's agent represents the builder. Remember to go with your agent when you go for the first time. Once you are registered you can go by yourself . Different builders have different rules so check them out. The agent can … (8 comments)
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home buyers: Attention Home buyers I can save you money. - 06/05/09 06:44 AM
I am an Accredited Buyers Representative and can help you find a home at a great price. If you are looking for a home beyond my market area, I will refer you to a good agent anywhere in the country.
I can provide you with information of comparable sales so you … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Attention Renters, Is it better to Own a home , than to rent? - 04/18/09 06:29 AM
If you are renting and are thinking of buying a home please consider the following :
1. When you own a home, you may be able to take advantage of tax break for mortgage interest and Real estate taxes. Talk to a tax professional for information or look on www.irs.gov In many … (3 comments)
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home buyers: Smokefree fireplace. If you are looking for Green. - 02/11/09 11:12 AM
One of the things a home buyer would love to have when purchasing a home is a fireplace. But this is mostly on the Wish List and not on the 'Must have ' List. It is nice to be able to tell them about a way to have a fireplace if the … (10 comments)
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home buyers: Top five Reasons why I think 2009 will be a good year for Real Estate - 12/23/08 06:03 PM
I wish I could send a card to all my friends on Active Rain but it is not practical as I have made so many friends .
I have taken time all month to comment on their posts and wished them Happy Holidays at that time.
I wish all my associates … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Attention Renters ! There still is time to buy a home by end of the year and take advantage of a tax credit when you file your tax return in 2009. - 11/05/08 10:21 AM
If you are renting a home and would like to see the tax advantages of owning a home or would like information about the tax credit for first time buyers go to www.hud.gov
The web site has resources for home buyers .
If you would like to buy a home in 2008 … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Attention Buyers! You should have a Home inspection even if there is a Home warranty . - 11/03/08 06:32 AM
First time buyers have to look for ways to save money when they buy their home, but please do not try to save by not getting a home inspection done.
The bank appraiser does not inspect the house . He looks at the value of the house.
Ask your friends and agent for recommendation … (11 comments)
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home buyers: My 500th Post . Something for Everyone. - 09/16/08 11:24 AM
Philadelphia and suburbs is my specialty. Whether you are visiting Philadelphia or relocating to the area here are links to my posts that you might find useful :
VISITORS
Twenty Things to do When you visit Bucks County
Visiting Philadelphia this Fall?
Best of Bucks County . Top Five … (36 comments)
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home buyers: You can buy this fireplace if there is none in the house. - 08/18/08 08:46 AM
I recently read about NEW SWITCH FIREPLACES that you can put anywhere. You can look up the information on www.ecosmartfire.com.
You have to use eco friendly ethanol. You can buy the canisters at hardware stores.
I have not seen one in person but the picture looks good and I like the … (3 comments)
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home buyers: Fire Prevention Tips .Have you heard of Kovenex safety blanket ? - 08/17/08 03:48 PM
Here are some tips that I like to share with tenants and buyers.
1. Do not smoke in bed. Most leases these days say 'no smoking.'
2.Do not have too many extension wires from a single outlet.
3.Never leave a lit candle unattended.
4.Check smoke detectors every month.
5.Replace batteries twice … (6 comments)
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home buyers: Renters ! If you want to be a homeowner in 2009, now is the time to start preparing. - 07/17/08 07:04 PM
Renters ! If you would like to buy a home in 2009, now is the time to start preparing for home ownership.
The most important thing is to sit down with a mortgage broker or loan officer and get your credit report and find out how much you can qualify for … (6 comments)
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home buyers: Free Home Buyers Seminar . Friday June 6th. 5 to 7 pm - 06/04/08 08:08 PM
If you are thinking of buying a home and do not know where to begin , you might want to attend this free seminar.
Location ReMax Centre , 2701 York Rd, Jamison,Pa 18929 . Time 5 pm to 7 pm.
There is limited seating so please call Gita Bantwal at 215-343-8206 … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home buyers please read this important information before you buy in Pennsylavnia. - 05/06/08 02:21 PM
I am an accredited buyers representative and hold the ABR designation. I have written several articles that you might find useful when you start looking for homes.
Here are links to the articles :
1. The Advantages of Hiring a Buyer's Agent. http://activerain.com/blogsview/100328/The-advantages-of-hiring
2. Five Biggest Mistakes Buyers make when looking for a … (11 comments)
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home buyers: Spring Inspiration and Positive Views : Tips for Home Buyers and Home Sellers - 04/01/08 02:03 PM
Spring Home Buying Season is here and the good news for buyers is - There is plenty of inventory of homes to choose from and Mortgage interest rates are low. We do not have a crystal ball but we have seen similar buyer's markets in the past where the buyers waited … (36 comments)
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home buyers: Top Six Reasons Why homes are not selling. - 03/21/08 06:48 AM
1. Agents take the listing at a price suggested by the seller , based on the market 2 years ago.
2. There are stricter standards for qualifying for a mortgage. This reduces the number of buyers.
3.Qualified buyers are not buying, waiting for the prices to come down further.
4. Buyers are worried about … (21 comments)
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home buyers: How to have peace of mind when buying a house. - 03/02/08 06:23 PM
Buyers do you know that you can buy a home warranty that will protect you from unexpected repair expenses?
There are several companies and your agent will give you names and brochures. You can also look it up on the internet. You can request the seller to pay for the first year … (3 comments)
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home buyers: Attention Home Buyers !If you are thinking 0f Buying a house please read this information. - 02/12/08 07:18 AM
Rates are low and the inventory of homes for sale is high. This is a Buyers market.
If you are renting and have been thinking of buying a home you might want to read the following posts before yoy go house hunting.
1. Buyers Get your free credit report before you start house … (8 comments)
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home buyers: How much lower than asking price are home buyers offering these days? - 02/02/08 05:39 AM
I was talking to an agent the other day and we were discussing the current market. The buyers are taking their time and the list of features they are looking for in a first time home is longer than some move-up buyers asked for many years ago. They hear it is … (17 comments)
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