first time home buyer: Buying A Home In Scranton Pa
- 04/02/14 10:44 PM
Thinking about buying your first home? You are perhaps excited. Maybe you are fearful. Both emotions are perfectly normal. Buyers Agent with Clients Let's face it - you've been doing lots of research. You've looked at homes online. Spent hours shifting through your favorite real estate websites. You've researched prices. You've sought out neighborhoods and locations. Perhaps you've saved some properties which appeal to you in your "favorites". Wonderful! You are educating yourself and making decisions about what you like and dislike. Along the way you've encountered some real horror stories about deals going bad. Yes they are out … (0 comments)
first time home buyer: Should I Get A Mortgage Pre-Qualification On The Internet?
- 02/26/14 02:53 AM
Many first time home buyers we encounter in Scranton Pa use the internet for all their needs. The internet is either a blessing or a curse. Recently we had a couple come to us who had been pre-approved by two lenders. One was a local bank and one lender they found on the internet.
There was a big spread between the two lenders. The bank was $60,000 less than the internet lender. Naturally the couple wanted to use the lender who gave them the higher qualification amount. The spread raised our concern that something was wrong.
Having experienced agents to guide your through the process is critical to a satisfactory outcome. Many buyers display apprehension and fear at the thought of taking the plunge into home ownership.
Laurie Miller is kind enough to share her top reasons why buyers are reluctant to make the transition from renter to home owner. Although there are many good reasons to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. However, too often, people … (0 comments)
first time home buyer: Home Buyers' Frequently Asked Questions
- 01/31/10 07:16 AM
Here is a good resource guide for buyers that may help you understand the process. Selecting an experienced Buyers Agent and Certified Negotiator will make your dream a reality.
Home Buyers' Frequently Asked Questions, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate Many buyers do not fully understand the home buying process and what role a real estate agent plays. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions that buyers ask or don't fully understand. What does it cost as a buyer to use an agent? The compensation that a Buyers Agent receives typically comes from the seller's … (3 comments)
first time home buyer: The American Dream of Home Ownership: Formulate you plans NOW!
- 01/01/10 08:41 AM
The Home Buyers Credit can be confusing to understand. This timely article takes some of the mystery away and explains how the credit works. If you have specific questions a Real Estate expert in your area should be able to help. Feel free to call us for your needs in Pennsylvania.
I truly think that the tax credits offered for both FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS and the addition of the 6500$ tax break for other qualified home sellers may be the best deal we have seen in a long time. It might be one of the the best … (2 comments)
If you are considering taking advantage of the $8,000.00 stimulus to assist with the purchase of your first home ~ time is running out.
On May 1stof this year a new regulation HVCC became law. HVCC stands for Home Valuation Code of Conduct. The content of the law is rather mystifying for buyers. The detail is very industry specific and mandates the conduct of the participants. The manner in which appraisals are generated has changed. What is important for buyers to understand is that it has added "time" to … (0 comments)
Thinking about buying your first home? You are perhaps excited. Maybe you are fearful. Both emotions are perfectly normal. 
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