purchase a new home: 5 Ways to WIN in a Crazy Market!
- 03/21/17 11:05 AM
Limited listings. Multiple Offers. Escalation Clauses. These are all things that indicate we have moved into a seller's market. But, unfortunately, you are a buyer! What are some things you can do to be ready to compete and help you end up with your dream home? Get lender pre-approval. Dive deep with your lender. Make your approval contingent only upon identification of property and most recent pay-stubs They will continue to watch your accounts until close, but don't put off getting them the paperwork they need to make the decision prior to beginning your search. This means everything--tax records, pay stubs, account information--all of … (0 comments)
purchase a new home: How Do I Decide How Much House To Buy?
- 06/10/11 01:37 AM
How Do I Decide How Much House To Buy? Dear Holly, I have been working really hard and think I am ready to buy my first home. I am getting conflicting advice; some folks are recommending I buy the cheapest thing I can afford in the area where I want to live, others are suggesting I stretch a little and get an extra bedroom and bath. Do you think I should go cheap or go for broke? Thanks, Confused about my purchase Dear Confused about my purchase, As I am sure you can attest, there is no shortage of advice out … (4 comments)
purchase a new home: 10 Ways that Buyers Can Help Themselves
- 02/27/11 09:30 AM
My recent post 10 Less Obvious Things to Consider When Buying a House was so well received (thanks to all that read it and commented!) that I thought it would be a great to do a companion piece about additional things that buyers can do to facilitate the purchase process. It is widely accepted that we are in a buyer's market. Being in a Buyer's market does not mean, however, that sellers roll over and play dead. A fair offer with fair terms is likely to be considered and accepted, but too many buyers are living in a world where they … (1 comments)
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