buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 02.02.10 - 02/06/10 03:07 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 02.02.10
Month's end
Did you know...
The end of the month is very busy for most title companies. So, make sure they have your closing scheduled well in advance.
Otherwise, the closing could be pushed to the beginning of the next month, thereby increasing closing costs.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 02.02.10 - 02/06/10 03:06 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 02.02.10
Month's end
Did you know...
The end of the month is very busy for most title companies. So, make sure they have your closing scheduled well in advance.
Otherwise, the closing could be pushed to the beginning of the next month, thereby increasing closing costs.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.26.10 - 01/30/10 10:29 AM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.26.10
Look past clutter
Did you know...
When looking at a prospective home, be prepared to measure the closets. Why? Clutter—sweaters, shoes, coats, and boxes, etc, can make closets look much smaller than they are. So, take a measurement. Otherwise, your eyes might fool you.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.26.10 - 01/30/10 10:28 AM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.26.10
Look past clutter
Did you know...
When looking at a prospective home, be prepared to measure the closets. Why? Clutter—sweaters, shoes, coats, and boxes, etc, can make closets look much smaller than they are. So, take a measurement. Otherwise, your eyes might fool you.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.19.10 - 01/20/10 02:06 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.19.10
New media vs old media
Did you know...
When home shopping use the Internet over home buying magazines. Why? Home buying magazine take almost a month to go from layout to distribution. In that time good deals will get away.
On the other hand, online listings become available almost immediately.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.19.10 - 01/20/10 02:02 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.19.10
New media vs old media
Did you know...
When home shopping use the Internet over home buying magazines. Why? Home buying magazine take almost a month to go from layout to distribution. In that time good deals will get away.
On the other hand, online listings become available almost immediately.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.12.10 - 01/12/10 01:49 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.12.10
Put big purchases on pause
Did you know...
If you are shopping for a home, wait until after closing to make another big ticket purchase. (Such as car)
While buying such a big ticket item may not hurt your credit score, it may adversely impact your debt-to-income ratio.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.12.10 - 01/12/10 01:43 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.12.10
Put big purchases on pause
Did you know...
If you are shopping for a home, wait until after closing to make another big ticket purchase. (Such as car)
While buying such a big ticket item may not hurt your credit score, it may adversely impact your debt-to-income ratio.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.05.10 - 01/05/10 03:23 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.05.10
Be on firm footing
Did you know...
If you are looking at manufactured homes, it is a good idea to assign priority to those on a permanent foundation. Why?
Manufactured homes on permanent foundations are easier to finance. This helps in two ways. Short term, it helps make the home easier to buy. Long term, it makes the home easier to sell, since future buyers will also have more financing options.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.05.10 - 01/05/10 03:20 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 01.05.10
Be on firm footing
Did you know...
If you are looking at manufactured homes, it is a good idea to assign priority to those on a permanent foundation. Why?
Manufactured homes on permanent foundations are easier to finance. This helps in two ways. Short term, it helps make the home easier to buy. Long term, it makes the home easier to sell, since future buyers will also have more financing options.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.29.09 - 12/30/09 12:55 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.29.09
Throw in one extra per year
Did you know...
You can cut a 30 year mortgage dramatically by making just one extra payment each year. So, if your budget will permit it, plan on 13 payments rather than just 12 annually.
You will pay your home off much earlier.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.29.09 - 12/30/09 12:53 PM
Hixson, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.29.09
Throw in one extra per year
Did you know...
You can cut a 30 year mortgage dramatically by making just one extra payment each year. So, if your budget will permit it, plan on 13 payments rather than just 12 annually.
You will pay your home off much earlier.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.22.09 - 12/22/09 01:33 PM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.22.09
Be a power bill private eye
Did you know...
To stay on budget when buying your new home, consider getting the average electric bill.
The Chattanooga Electric Board (EPB.net / 423.648.1372) will usually give callers the average, high and low electric bills of a prospective home for the past year or more.
Depending on the location, the gas and water companies may do the same.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.22.09 - 12/22/09 01:30 PM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.22.09
Be a power bill private eye
Did you know...
To stay on budget when buying your new home, consider getting the average electric bill.
The Chattanooga Electric Board (EPB.net / 423.648.1372) will usually give callers the average, high and low electric bills of a prospective home for the past year or more. 
Depending on the location, the gas and water companies may do the same.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.15.09 - 12/15/09 06:00 AM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.15.09
Neighborhood info—in 30 minutes or its free!
Did you know...
If you really what to know about a neighborhood you are on the fence about, here is a little trick. Ask a pizza delivery person. They see the neighborhood at it's most casual. Most will be happy to give you the lowdown on the area. Especially if you order a pizza.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.15.09 - 12/15/09 05:57 AM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.15.09
Neighborhood info—in 30 minutes or its free!
Did you know...
If you really what to know about a neighborhood you are on the fence about, here is a little trick. Ask a pizza delivery person. They see the neighborhood at it's most casual. Most will be happy to give you the lowdown on the area. Especially if you order a pizza.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.08.09 - 12/08/09 11:12 AM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.08.09
Wear two hats
Did you know...
When you shop for a home is it good to wear two hats—both buyer's and seller's. Even though you may not be planning on it, it is good to buy a home you can resell later without too much difficulty.
So while you want a home which fits your wants and needs, you don't want one so highly customized it becomes hard to sell if you need to.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.08.09 - 12/08/09 11:09 AM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.08.09
Wear two hats
Did you know...
When you shop for a home is it good to wear two hats—both buyer's and seller's. Even though you may not be planning on it, it is good to buy a home you can resell later without too much difficulty.
So while you want a home which fits your wants and needs, you don't want one so highly customized it becomes hard to sell if you need to.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.01.09 - 12/03/09 01:51 AM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.01.09
It's colder inside than out
Did you know...
When looking at foreclosures in the fall or winter, be sure to take a coat. Since foreclosures have been vacant for some time with the utilities off, they are often colder inside than the weather outside.
 
 
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buyers tip of the week: Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.01.09 - 12/03/09 01:51 AM
Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.01.09
It's colder inside than out
Did you know...
When looking at foreclosures in the fall or winter, be sure to take a coat. Since foreclosures have been vacant for some time with the utilities off, they are often colder inside than the weather outside.
 
 
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Hixson, TN

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