home buying tips: Are Home Warranties Really Worth It?
- 05/18/11 02:48 AM
Many wonder if home warranties are actually worth it. To come to a conclusion, what needs to be established is: How much the warranty costs What company is providing the warranty What the warranty covers In Utah, a warranty that provides the highest amount of coverage will cost around $450. This includes homes that are 5,000 square feet or smaller. Depending upon which company is providing the policy and what is covered will largely determine whether it’s worth the cost. For an illustration, let’s imagine you purchase an older home in the middle of the winter. Due to the winter season, … (0 comments)
home buying tips: Buyer’s Due Diligence
- 05/04/11 11:19 AM
As stated in the previous post, once your offer has been accepted your work begins! As a buyer you will have to do your due diligence. What is that you may ask? Well, it entails a few things. Getting a home inspection and an appraisal on the property are some of the first things you should do. You will want to make sure this home is really everything it appears to be. You may also want to speak with some of the neighbors. You could ask the neighbors if they know anything about the property that might make you think twice … (1 comments)
home buying tips: Making an Offer on Your Dream Home
- 04/26/11 06:54 AM
So, you have found the perfect home and want to make an offer. The question is, how do you decide what that offer should be?! A few things to consider before making an offer: How long has the home been on the market? Has the asking price been dropped lately? What are similar homes going for in the area? Are there repairs or cosmetic items that need to be addressed? Are you going to ask the seller to cover the cost for these repairs or will you take care of them? Do you want the seller to contribute to closing … (1 comments)
home buying tips: Steps to Selecting a Home
- 04/19/11 08:43 AM
Once you a have met with a mortgage broker and have found out what you qualify for, the fun begins! I recommend sitting down and making a list of what you want in your new home. Put on paper everything you would like and make sure the items are listed in order of importance. Most likely, it will be extremely difficult to find a home that has everything on your list. This is, unless, you have unlimited funds and build a home yourself! By prioritizing a list of must haves and wants you will find what you can do … (0 comments)
home buying tips: The Very First Step to Buying a Home
- 03/29/11 09:22 AM
Whenever I am approached by someone interested in buying a Park City home, the first thing I ask is “What do you qualify for?” Most people have no idea and it’s really frustrating for a buyer to fall in love with a property they cannot afford. So, I always make sure my clients have spoken with a mortgage company and know what they qualify for before we start looking for homes. It’s also very helpful because, say you only qualify for $350,000, and just aren’t finding anything you are interested in at that price point? Most mortgage companies … (5 comments)
Many wonder if home warranties are actually worth it. To come to a conclusion, what needs to be established is:
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