first time home buyer: First time home buying seminar – Location, Location, Location - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Altoona - 05/15/09 08:22 AM
First time home buying seminar – Location, Location, Location - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Altoona
 
This is a simple enough step in the buying process. Basically where do you want to live? We need to narrow down the location to specific areas because there are so many homes for sale in Eau Claire Altoona and Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. If we can narrow down the search even a little it means a shorter time looking as well less homes to sort through. Eau Claire is divided into a few areas in our MLS system – West – North – South – … (0 comments)

first time home buyer: First time home buying seminar – Preapproval Letter - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Altoona - 05/15/09 08:13 AM
First time home buying seminar – Preapproval Letter - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Altoona
Another important aspect of the buying process is to get a preapproval letter from your lender. Basically it’s just a simple letter that says you have been prequalified for a loan with that institution. A lot of real estate agents in our area like to see these letters so that they know that you are a truly qualified buyer. Just ask and the lender should have no problem getting a copy of this letter to you. I originally posted this in my Eau Claire Real Estate Blog.
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first time home buyer: First time home buying seminar – Choosing a Lender - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Altoona - 05/15/09 07:47 AM
First time home buying seminar – Choosing a Lender - Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Altoona
Another important thing to consider when buying a home is picking a lender you feel comfortable working with. You are going to be working closely with this person and it’s important that you are a good match. Another thing to point out is that not every lending institution is the same. Some offer different loan packages and rates. Some have different prices as well and just like anything it’s important to shop around for the best prices. If you are turned down at one lender that … (0 comments)

first time home buyer: First time home buyers seminar Part 1 Speak with a lender Eau Claire Altoona Chippewa Falls - 05/15/09 07:25 AM
First time home buying seminar Part 1 Speak With Your Lender

What you need to know about buying a home in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, or Altoona Wisconsin. The first step is to speak with a lender so we know what price range to work in as well as to make sure that you are qualified to purchase. Even if you are not approved for a loan at this time the lender should be able to help you work on your credit scores so that you would be qualified in the future. The lending world has changed a bit and … (0 comments)

first time home buyer: Searching for a New Home - Eau Claire Real Estate Advice - 01/25/09 05:59 AM
Searching for a New Home - Eau Claire Real Estate Advice




In my last post I discussed the first step in buying a home in Eau Claire Wisconsin or the surrounding area, for first time home buyers. But really the advice is true for anyone looking to buy a home. But once you know a good price range to start looking, how do you start?
Well almost any site offers a search but how can you know for sure that it has all the available properties? Well certain sites are directly linked to our MLS system but … (0 comments)

first time home buyer: First time home buyer's in Eau Claire Wisconsin and the Chippewa Valley - 08/24/08 04:07 PM
First time home buyers…
Google it. I am sure you find many articles describing where you should go for help. I am sure most of them are excellent advice. But what do they tell you to do when you are looking for a home in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley? I bet it is difficult to find local information. You want to find answers to all of the questions you have.

 

Search Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate!
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first time home buyer: Quick Tip #1: Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Advice - 07/30/08 04:33 AM
 
 

Instead of long articles every day I will offer quick tips as often as possible and then use these tips as supplements to longer posts later in the week or month. My first priority is actively selling real estate.  Let me know what you think of course!
 
Quick tip: Low balling in any market is a bad idea. Why? It sets a poor tone for the offer and can sour their opinion of you and your offer. Do you really want the seller in a bad mood after reading your offer? Think about their impression of you … (2 comments)

first time home buyer: What to do to avoid singing…The First Time Home Buyer’s Blues in Eau Claire Wisconsin - 07/25/08 05:28 AM
 
As you pick up the newspaper scanning the open houses, take a moment to find out what you can do to learn how to go about buying a home for the first time. Maybe it's just been a while and you feel a bit rusty or out of tune with the market. Follow along; and soon you will be singing a different tune! Ok then let's get started. Where do we begin? 1. Go to your bank. Have you been to the bank? Do you know what price range you will be approved for? Many people start the process with … (0 comments)

 

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