home buying advice: DO NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH THE WRONG HOME - 01/20/15 10:40 PM

Finding a home is a lot like finding the your true love. Love makes your heart skip a beat. Your feet immediately start to spin around the empty living room and imagine yourself entertaining grandly as you waltz through the dining room. And by the time you get to the master bedroom, well….it's love.
 
But if you've ever been in a bad relationship, you know it can start with that head over heels feeling. You remember that feeling. It's the one that makes you do stupid things that you regret later, like blithely overlooking flaws you wouldn't have put … (0 comments)

home buying advice: 10 Important Steps in Home Buying - 12/11/14 07:57 PM
So you're ready to take a leap and buy a home. If this is your first time, you may want to know what to do to make the process go more smoothly. Here are 10 steps you're gonna through to buy that home.
 
Get prequalified - Your lender will "run your credit" to look at your credit reports and evaluate you for risk. Your income, credit scores, payment history, revolving debts, obligations such as child support as well as the type of loan you choose are all factors in determining your interest rate and other terms of the loan. The lender will also consider … (0 comments)

home buying advice: The Best Steps to Buy Your First Home - 09/24/14 11:33 PM

          According to The J.D. Power 2014 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study, first-time homebuyers need clear communication and want to be walked through the purchase process every step of the way. The more seamless the experience, the less overwhelmed they're likely to be.
          It's up to the agent to help build your confidence by educating you and working in your best interest. If you're about to buy a home, you want to be satisfied with your agent, his or her services, and most of all -- the home you choose to buy.
 
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home buying advice: Looking for the Right Home | Mistakes You Shouldn't Make - 09/07/14 11:20 PM

 
          The last few years has had a steady growth in the demand for houses because a lot of people are moving from rural to the urban areas. Demand for pre-owned houses has increased to a maximum over the last few decades as these houses are generally available at a relatively lower cost. However, there are certain mistakes that buyers must avoid while looking for a house. These mistakes may not seem to be that big but these can spoil the entire charm in the long run.
 
Finalizing the deal on the first go
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home buying advice: Helpful Advice to First Time Homebuyers - 09/03/14 02:17 AM

       Even before you start shopping for a home, there's some things you should do to put yourself in the best position to buy a home.
 
Start early, a couple of months before you hire a real estate professional.
 
Check and repair your credit
       The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the three nationwide consumer credit report companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, to provide you with a free copy of your credit report and FICO scores upon request once a year. You can order the reports by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com, or call 1-877-322-8228.
Each credit … (0 comments)

 
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