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5 Surprising Facts About Buying a Home in Carroll County, MD

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Despite the continuing shortage of homes for sale, the ones in a buyer's price range are continuing to sell. Even though the seller's market continues, there are 5 surprising facts many buyers don't know when buying a home in Carroll County, MD. This lack of knowledge might just be preventing you from getting out of the rent-trap and buying your own home!

 

The first surprising fact:  It's possible to buy a home with no money down. Many buyers think 20 percent down is required, this is simply not true. If you meet the income and credit requirements, you can buy a home with no massive amounts of cash in your bank account.

 

The second surprising fact:  Closing costs are a necessary part of buying a home that many buyers don't think about. However, it is possible to ask the seller to pay some, or all, of your closing costs. Again, you can buy a home with no massive amounts of cash in your bank account.

 

The third surprising fact:  Buyers have the opportunity to have homes inspected so they know what they are buying. No worries about buying a lemon! And if the inspections fail the home, it's possible to walk away! 

 

The fourth surprising fact:  There are a variety of programs that provide money to eligible buyers toward the purchase of a home. Grants and other programs are available. Again, this eliminates the need for massive amounts of cash in your bank account.

 

The fifth surprising fact:  There are a variety of loan programs available to assist in purchasing a home. The key is to find the right loan that will work for each buyer's needs. Need help finding the right lender? Not a problem! It's part of what real estate agents do.

 

Have you been thinking about buying a home but don't know where to start? Do you know someone who wants to buy a home but needs their questions answered?

Did you know my last 2 buyers bought nice homes with NO money down, and left the settlement table with not only the house keys, but a CHECK in their hands?

 

ASK ME HOW YOU CAN BUY A HOME!

Posted by

Melissa Spittel, Carroll County Maryland real estate agent 

 

 

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Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Terrific information...I am sure your phone will be ringing!

Jul 25, 2017 07:38 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Melissa

Educating buyers is an important part of the job and you did a great job with this information that dispels some of the erroneous thinking. Right now it's a bit of a challenge for closing costs to get paid by the seller because of our seller's market but every now and then!

Jeff

Jul 25, 2017 08:08 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

This is a great way to ease buyers' minds about buying a home in Carroll County.  I am sure they will be surprised aout some of the items you list, especially first-time home buyers. 

Jul 25, 2017 12:35 PM