Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 09/16/2024
Average closing costs for buyer: What homebuyers should budget for
When preparing for a new home purchase, it’s crucial to...
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Closing Costs
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Posted on 04/15/2024
3 Common Fears About Homebuying
Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...
Buyers Remorse
Down Payment
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Posted on 08/22/2022
3 Ways to buy a house with bad credit
Your credit score matters to mortgage lenders, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to buy a house with bad credit. In addition to other loan options, there are other strategies for buying a home if your credit report is less than ideal. Here are some of the ways you can work toward buying a house with bad credit:...
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Posted on 06/20/2022
How long does it take to buy a house? 2 Reasons a home purchase might be delayed
When facing such a long and complicated process, many would-be homeowners are left to wonder: how long does it take to buy a house? While it’s possible to estimate the amount of time needed for various steps, there are several factors that can delay the home buying process and create an even longer wait. To help you prepare...
Buying Home
Closing
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Posted on 11/29/2021
Fair Market Value: What It Is & How to Find It
Fair market value is an important real estate metric for investors, buyers and sellers. It can help you determine the best possible asking price for a home sale or whether a home you want to buy is a good deal. However, unlike many other pieces of the real estate puzzle, fair market value can be complicated to find....
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Posted on 02/15/2021
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...
Closing On A Home
Buyer Tips
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