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Get More House for the Money
Everybody loves a bargain. You are ready to buy a house, but you want to feel you got the best deal for your money. You want people to admire your business acumen.
Pre-qualify for your purchase As you begin your search, put yourself in a position to act quickly and decisively by getting pre-qualified for a loan. Agents and sellers will see you as a strong potential buyer if they know that you have been able to get a loan. Sometimes they will offer you a better deal since they know that you have the money to complete the transaction. Things to do to get more house for the money Consider a fixer-upper. If the house needs updating or repairs, the seller is usually more motivated to sell. Have the home evaluated by a professional inspector to make sure the cost of fixing up will not be more than you want to handle. Armed with the inspector's report, you have the leverage to make an even better deal. Don't buy the house that looks like it should be on the cover of a magazine. Often, an average looking home that has all the features that you want inside can be made ... more

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