Tag: Buying A Home

Posted on 06/13/2021

Moving to a Larger Home: Are You Ready for It?

Image by Konstantin L from Shutterstock After living in a small apartment or crowded house, you might be dreaming of having more space, a bigger closet, or just one more bathroom to ease the clutter and closeness. When is a larger home the answer? Before making the leap to more square footage, consider all the factors that fill...

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Should You Request a Home Showing?

Requesting a home showing usually is a great idea if you find a residence you may want to buy. In addition, there are many things you can do to get the most out of any house showing, at any time. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you attend a home showing and determine if a...

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Posted on 07/26/2020

Is Now a Good Time to Purchase a Second House?

Although you might already own a house, now may prove to be a good time to pursue a second residence. For example, if you have always wanted to own a home in the mountains, you can purchase a second residence to make your dream come true. On the other hand, if you want to own a vacation residence on...

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Posted on 07/07/2020

Locate Your Dream Residence

If you want to quickly find and acquire your dream house, it generally is beneficial to narrow your property search. Because if you focus on available homes in a select group of cities and towns, you may be able to speed up the process of buying your ideal residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help...

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Posted on 11/24/2019

Why You'll Need More Than Just an Appraisal to Determine the Value of a Home

Shopping for a house is a high-stakes game. If you’re a first-time buyer, it can be difficult to gauge the value of various components and features of a home. Appraisals are designed for just this reason. However, an appraisal is a subjective tool to determine a rough estimate. Furthermore, there are a number of things you can’t learn from...

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Posted on 11/17/2019

How to Set Realistic Expectations for the Homebuying Journey

As a homebuyer, it is paramount to establish realistic expectations for the homebuying journey. That way, you can take a step-by-step approach to achieve various goals along this journey and acquire your ideal residence faster than ever before. Setting realistic homebuying expectations can be simple. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you set realistic homebuying...

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Posted on 10/27/2019

How To Find An Area Where Property Values Are Going To Rise

If you’re looking for the perfect location to live but can’t quite afford the neighborhood that you’re vying for, a good option is to look for what’s deemed a "up and coming" neighborhood. These areas are where buyers can find the perfect house in a place where property values are only going to increase in the coming years. Buyers...

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Posted on 10/13/2019

Should You Forgo a Property Inspection?

If a seller approves your offer to purchase his or her house, conducting a home inspection likely will be the next step of the property buying cycle. Although you may have the option to forgo a house inspection, you should not avoid this evaluation. Because if you forgo a home inspection, you may wind up purchasing a house that...

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Posted on 04/14/2019

Assess the Seller's Perspective

A homebuyer who considers the seller's perspective may be better equipped than others to enjoy a successful property buying experience. In fact, this buyer should have no trouble submitting a competitive offer to purchase – something that may lead to a fast home purchase. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you analyze the seller's perspective....

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Posted on 01/28/2019

How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home?

The amount of money you will need to ensure you can purchase a house varies based on a number of factors. For example, if you want to purchase a house in a big city, you may need to save more money than you likely would require to buy a residence in a small town. Meanwhile, your decision to choose...

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Posted on 01/14/2019

3 Reasons to Attend an Open House

For homebuyers who want to do everything possible to discover their dream residences, it generally is a good idea to attend open houses. These events make it simple to analyze residences and determine whether they match or surpass your expectations. Ultimately, there are many reasons to attend an open house, and these include: 1. You can get a first-hand...

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Posted on 12/10/2018

5 Questions to Ask When Viewing a Home

If this is your first time buying a home, you might be worried that you aren’t asking enough questions. Or maybe you’re concerned you’re not asking the right questions--the things that matter the most when making a financial decision as important and life-changing as buying a home. While everyone’s situation is unique when buying a home, there are some...

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