Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 12/31/2023

How to prepare for day of closing

At the end of a long homebuying process, you’ll finally...

Cash To Close

Closing Day

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Posted on 03/20/2022

The Pros & Cons of Higher Down Payments: What Homebuyers Should Consider

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

Down Payment

Home Buying

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Posted on 12/26/2021

Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...

Cost Of Living

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Posted on 11/28/2021

4 Contingencies for Homebuyers to Know

In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....

Contingency

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Renting to Own: Pros & Cons to Consider

One of the many options new homebuyers may encounter in their search is a rent-to-own agreement. These agreements allow the prospective buyer to rent a property with the option to buy it down the road. There are many types of rent-to-own agreements, each with their own rules and exceptions. Here is a breakdown of the major advantages and...

Rent To Own

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Posted on 07/18/2021

A Starter Home Might Be Right for You. Here's Why.

Many first-time homebuyers face the choice between a starter home and a forever home. Every situation is unique but there are some key advantages to starter homes that exist across the board. Here we’ll go over the major reasons you might want to consider getting a starter home. Lower Price Starter homes are smaller and often in less...

First Time Buyer

Home Buying

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Posted on 05/09/2021

The Closing Process - What to Expect

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The last step of any home sale is the closing. This is the time when the buyer and seller sign all the documents surrounding the sale, including the documents for the buyer’s mortgage. This is when money changes hands and, in most cases, the buyer gets the keys to the home. If...

Buyer Tips

Closing On A Home

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