home buying process: Buying a Home in South Charlotte | South Charlotte Real Estate | Charlotte Homes - 03/09/11 02:40 AM
Buying a Home in South Charlotte | South Charlotte Real Estate | Charlotte Homes
Are you moving to Charlotte in hopes of buying a home for you or your family?  Find out what you can expect during the home buying process.
Get to know the area.  Have your real estate agent show you the different neighborhoods and lifestyles in south Charlotte.  Find the area that seems to best fit your family's needs. Search for homes in Charlotte that are in your price range and try to get close to your desired area.  Remember, location is always the most important factor.  You can … (0 comments)

home buying process: Home Buyer's Guide ~ Step by Step Process for Buying Your Next Home - 10/18/10 06:10 AM
                        
For Home Buyers in North Carolina...a step by step guide to tell you exactly what you will need to do while buying your next home.
Start by talking with a lender- you need to get pre-qualified to buy a house.  The lender will be able to tell you what you can afford, how much your monthly payment will be for that amount, and can give you an estimate of what you should expect to pay in closing costs.  This does not mean that you have to work with this lender.  You can shop for a better interest rate later in the buying … (1 comments)

home buying process: Ready to start looking at houses in Charlotte? - 11/04/09 04:26 AM
Are you ready to start looking at houses in Charlotte?
Before you start your search you should know at least a little about the process.
Your first step should be to talk to someone about a mortgage.  They will be pull your credit score, check your income and will then be able to tell you how much house you can afford.  The lender should also be able to show you a good faith estimate.  This will show your expected interest rate (this will not be set until you go under contract on a house and decide to "lock in" in your interest rate) and the … (0 comments)

home buying process: Quick Explanation of the Home Buying Process for First Time Home Buyers - 08/25/09 04:27 AM
Let me walk you through the home buying process.  I am dealing with many first time home buyers and it is clear that many of you do not know what to expect when you are buying your first house.
Once you submit an offer...it is not a contract until both parties have agreed to the terms...the normal negotiations include the purchase price, the amount allowed for the cost of repair contingency, the closing date, personal property or fixtures and the amount of closing costs that the seller is willing to pay for the buyer.  Of course there are other dates and stuff that could be … (0 comments)