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As you begin the process of buying a new home, there will be several financing decisions that you will need to make.
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Why should I buy, instead of rent?
Answer: A home is an investment. When you rent, you write your monthly check and that money is gone forever. But when you own your home, you can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal income taxes, and usually from … (0 comments)
Hi all,
If you're considering buying a home, you're likely aware of the complexity of the endeavor. Because of the numerous factors to consider when purchasing a home, it's important to prepare as best you can. Some common home-buying principles and caveats are presented here for your consideration. By keeping them in mind, you'll help create a … (5 comments)
The excitement of buying a new home is wearing off and the reality of what lies ahead is beginning to set in. I actually have to pack up and move. Somehow, our entire life has to fit into one of these nice labelled boxes.
So, you're ready to go see some properties. With the REOs flooding the market, the term House Hunt is starting to have a new meaning. Looking at some REOs can be an adventure - think "Wild African Safari".Here are a few tips on what to expect when you get out there...Continue … (0 comments)
1. Don't go on Blind Dates
Have you considered moving to the wonderful Kings River Village in Kingwood, TX. Kings River is located south of the river and north of the Atascocita area. Kings River is a master planned neighborhood with a community pool, parks, and a trail system for those that like the great outdoors. Click … (0 comments)
If you're looking to buy a home, I hope you have signed a Buyer Agency Agreement with a realtor. It is very important you do that, so that you have a committed Realtor, who will look after your best interests. As you know, Realtors only make money when the home they … (0 comments)
Come see this well kept, nearly 1700 sq ft rambler in Cherokee Bay! Huge master with walk in closet and bath. Hardwoods lead to french doors opening to the huge back deck with tons of privacy in the fully fenced back yard. Perfect spot for the summer entertaining! This home … (0 comments)
Hello-
How much is your money going to cost you next year? 
The buyers are out there buying.
Ventura County Real Estate Market: Where Does It Stand?
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That questions is on many peoples mind in the Metro Detroit Real Estate Market. Who really knows where the bottom is? Who know if Michigan homes for sale prices will continue to drop?
I wish I knew. I have heard stories that is going to turn around at the end of … (1 comments)
I seem to find myself being asked by a lot of buyers if this is a good time to purchase a home. My standard answer is that ANYTIME is a good time to purchase a home. Some markets seem to favor buyer more so than sellers, but with the tax benefits … (0 comments)
The Columbus Board of Realtors reported this week that we are in a current upswing of sales, month over month. Sales statistics showed a nearly 16 percent increase in the number of solds in May 2008, compared with sales levels in April.
Buyers who understand that mortgage interest rates remain tempting and … (4 comments)
While the down turn in the market has affected tens of thousands of people negatively, there is an upside. I want to be very sensative to those that have taken great losses in this market. If it's any consolation, I took a very big loss myself in more ways than one … (8 comments)
Fed Pauses - You Shouldn't
The Federal Reserve, taking a break from its aggressive rate-cutting policy, chose not to alter key interest rates Wednesday, leaving the Fed Funds rate at 2.00% and everyone wondering where interest rates are headed next.
Since last September, the Fed has cut rates seven times for … (0 comments)
Luxury Custom Homes - Buckingham - Stoneymead Community
Bedrooms: 5, Baths: 4.5, Year Built: New Construction, Square Footage: 5,500
Unbeatable quality and value offered by Barley Custom Homes on 5 estate lots on one of the most desirable roads in Buckingham Township. Superb old- world craftsmanship delivered between $199 and $225 … (2 comments)
Large two-story home located just above the heart of Rapid City in a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 2001, with a one of a kind view from the large covered front porch. A peaceful backyard setting in the pines with a perfect spot for your hot tub, barbecue grill or both. The … (0 comments)
BUYING A HOME CAN BE A JOYFUL EXPERIENCE, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM AN EXPERIENCED BUYER'S AGENT. STEP #1LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER and LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US.Many experienced buyer's agents like to start the home buying adventure with a tour of homes. You get to know us and … (48 comments)
Recently there have been a couple of scenarios where I've come into contact with people who have expressed a desire to invest in a home. They are currently renting, so each of these people would be a first time home buyer. Upon turning in their loan application to a lender for … (13 comments)
When your traveling, vacationing or buying a home in a new area locals tip always seem to help. The idea here is for locals to post tips that will help others. The tips could include your favorite places to eat, good surf beaches, fishing spots, sightseeing spots, buying a home etc. 
You can find great local Brookfield, Wisconsin real estate information on Localism.com April Hayden-Munson Realtor, Southeastern Wisconsin is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.
Serving all of your Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Needs. To view … (7 comments)
Successful negotiation is defined as reaching an agreement that satisfies the needs of all parties involved and in which all parties are satisfied.
•1. Look at the transaction from the seller's point of view. In negotiating a real estate transaction it is very important to step into the property owner's shoes and … (0 comments)
Why would we sign all the documents, put down all our money, and have to wait another day to receive entry into our home?
Buying a home is a great experience. At least buying a home SHOULD be a great experience. I've encounter a number of clients who came to me wearily wondering if they would ever find their dream home. After interviewing these people, the problem was generally a matter of tactics and organization. … (0 comments)
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Tulsa Business Journal published its annual "Tulsa's Top Residential Real Estate Agents" list in the June 9th edition. I am proud to say that out of 4,111 members of the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors, I ranked number 72 for 2007! The list is compiled each year for individual agents based on … (14 comments)
Buying a home in Bucks County?
Get a Free Home Inspection !
Purchase a home in Bucks County between now and August 31st, 2008 and I will pay for your Home Inspection.
You choose the Home.
You choose the Home Inspector.
I pay the bill.
You save hundreds of … (0 comments)
We’ve been doing it here for a while. Since Phoenix is one of the nation’s foreclosure hotspots (primarily due to the speculator-driven over-inflation of home prices and subsequent overbuilding – for more, check out last year’s blog “What’s behind the foreclosure crisis”), we’ve been helping first time and seasoned homebuyers, as … (0 comments)
Don't Like Tiny Rooms?Location: Stormy MountainThen you'll love this spiffy clean, 3 year old home near beautiful Legacy Park. Split bedroom design, spacious living room with fireplace and closets everywhere. The "smaller" bedrooms are anything but and the kitchen includes a pantry and extra cabinets. Even the laundry room has been … (0 comments)
A few weeks ago I got a call from some friends of a friend who wanted to buy an investment property for their daughter to live in. When they said that they didn't want to spend more than $65,000 AND that they wanted to home to be in one of several … (2 comments)
As a mortgage professional, I have noticed that not much attention has been placed on the format of the new purchase agreements 2008 (sales contracts). Some of the changes that effect financing that should be included on the Good Faith Estimate for the buyers are:
Richard Ardia's book, "Making the Right Move in Real Estate", has the full subtitle, "An Insider's Guide for Buyers and Sellers Seeking the Best Answers to Real Estate Questions". It includes a forward by Bob Becker, former CEO of National Real Estate Trust (NRT), who proclaims it a "must read for every … (0 comments)
With the tightening of loan qualifications with most lenders, the 100% financing of yesteryear is all but gone. However, there is a way with FHA. In fact, I had some clients close last week who bought a home with nothing to pay except a little earnest money. FHA loans are quite … (0 comments)
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I was at CE event recently and I was approached by an agent I had worked with at a Brokerage House I had worked at in the past. Nothing unusual about that, we all interact on a daily basis and do a little chit chatting at these events. But as I was talking … (1 comments)
Good Day, Sunshine!
If you moved to a new home in Snohomish or King County Washington because of a new job or a job transfer, you may qualify for a moving expense deduction. The distance between the old home and the new job must be at least 50 miles more than the distance … (0 comments)
STEP 1 - DEFINE YOUR NEEDS
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home! Your first step toward buying your new home will be to analyze your needs. Your real estate agent can help you determine exactly what you want your new home to look like and … (0 comments)
If you're looking to invest in your financial future, then the most positive thing you can invest in is a home. And buying a home now, while we are in a buyers market, is the best way to do it. Buy low now, sell high later.
In today's market you can … (1 comments)
What is a predatory lender? Well, I could give you some personal experiences. But there were some lenders in the "bubble" market that intentionally put people into homes they couldn't afford, using either the negative amortization payment, or the interest only ARM payment as the qualifier for the home. Especially with … (0 comments)
ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
First Time Homebuyers that are looking for financing, there is currrently Florida Bond money available at 6.00% with up to $5,000 in down payment and/or closing cost assistance. This money can be used for FHA, VA or Rural Housing.
At a 6% rate a $100,000 on … (0 comments)
Buyers often come with a wish list of what they would like in their new home. Wish lists can be lofty, realistic, practical or optimistic.
As I'm sure you've all noticed, there are a lot of foreclosure or pre-foreclosure/short-sale homes on the market right now. That's not a good thing if you are a Seller trying to market a non-foreclosure property, because it may act to decrease the value of your home. If you've owned the home … (0 comments)
I wrote a post last week titled "Working with Buyers on a wing and a prayer!" This one is a follow with some pointers that may help in getting a Buyer Brokers Agreement (BBA) signed if you choose to work with one. And I hope you do. Here's what I do. 
Why should I buy a home now?
I firmly believe that we will all look back on 2008 and say "I wish I got that house back in 2008!"
It is truly a buyers market.
More inventory than we have seen in years... So Many choices for buyers.
Interest rates are … (6 comments)
In a market where there are so many homes for sale that are in poor condition such as Bank Repos and Pre-Foreclosure Sales, Mold is often lurking. We hear so much about Mold these days, especially "The Black Toxic Mold..." Mold in a home may cause serious illness, especially in small children … (5 comments)
What is an e-PRO-- and why should you use one?
A short guide for the Internet consumer
When you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So … (0 comments)
Oklahoma Uniform Contract for Purchase of Real Estate - #2
This past week I posted on “How Do We Go About Getting Property Under Contract” because that question is often asked. If you’ve never purchased property through an Oklahoma Real Estate Brokerage Office , such as Integrity Real Estate … (0 comments)
Why is now the time?
There are real reasons to believe the market is no longer declining, but is now in a trough.
There is less inventory available. Inventory levels have been decreasing since the first of the year. Wait much longer and your choices will be limited.
Greater sales. Demand … (2 comments)
Many are taking advantage of this year's low mortgage rates to purchase a home. Pent up with excitement, many families, who have scrimped and saved for a down-payment, jump for joy when the mortgage lender finally approves their application. But, they should realize that there's a whole new set of expenses … (0 comments)
There are some previous posts about Not ALL Lenders are created equally and those may be accessed at the end of this post. What I'd like to address in this post is something that happened to a customer of mine, not necessarily about the lender saying she was approved or not approved, but rather how … (2 comments)
Buying a New Home (vs) Buying a Re-sale Home - Benefits to Both!!
I often get ask the question: What are the benefits of buying a new home vs buying a re-sale home? There are benefits to buying both, you just have to figure out which are the most important to … (0 comments)
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Waiting on the Right Time to Buy a Home? How about finding the right home to buy now?
Money Magazine punlished an article recently that echos what I have been saying for quite some time. Too many people are waiting for the perfect time to buy, thinking they can time the … (3 comments)
Buying a home does not have to be complicated or stressful. Please use this helpful information to guide you through the process of purchasing your home. 1. Choose to work with a Realtor who you would be proud to refer to your friends and family. Choose to work with a … (2 comments)