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Are you an expert when it comes to your own credit score-and how you got it?
If you’re in the market to buy a new home, it’s important that you learn how to see yourself with the eyes of a mortgage lender. That’s because the more you know about your credit score, and how to boost it higher, the better off you’ll be. You see, a good credit score has its [...]
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Keeping Your Major Investment Safe, Secure-And In Good Shape.
The importance of a Property Survey. A survey assures the lender and the buyer that the land and the information on the deed are the same. Yes, a piece of property-the land itself-is a constant. But the things on it-like structures, fences, and so forth-can change. Plus, legalities like codes, easements, rights of way, and [...]
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Is your moving budget road-worthy?
No matter how well you plan your move, chances are there are going to be a few bumps in the road. There will be costs and complications you didn’t anticipate. If you’re making your first big move, here are a few of the detours and potholes you might experience along the way. So expect the [...]
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Appraised Value: The Ups & Downs Of How Much A House Is Worth.
Appraised Value: The Ups & Downs Of How Much A House Is Worth. Determining Fair Market Value is an eternal struggle and major balancing act. That’s because buyers want a house to appraise on the low side-to keep the purchase price down. While sellers want the same house to appraise on the high side-to make [...]
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HOMEBUYER BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR HOMES
BUYER CONFIDENCE As soon as you see the government-backed ENERGY STAR? symbol, you can be assured that you are buying a home that was built to be truly efficient. Enjoy peace of mind in knowing that the home was inspected by a third party and has met the rigorous energy efficiency guidelines required by the [...]
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The Green House: Demand Is Growing For Environmentally Friendly Homes.
In decades past, it used to be that environmentally friendly homes were known for looking, well, a little strange. Sometimes they were domes made of foam. Or half-buried underground. But however they were designed, they usually didn’t fit in with traditional neighborhoods-or offer highly desirable amenities and features. So most homebuyers wanted nothing to do [...]
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The Closing Opens The Door To Home Ownership.
Completing the purchase of a new home-dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s -is called the closing. And whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have been through this several times before, you’ll find the process is anything but simple. That’s because the paperwork and the legalities can seem endless. You’re going to have [...]
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Don’t Let Your House-Hunting Turn Into A Haunting.
There are already enough scary, nerve-wracking things about investing in a new home. It can be time-consuming, complicated, and confusing. And there’s a lot of money at stake-so it’s a major commitment for you. What you DON’T want to make is a monstrous mistake. What you DO want is the wise advice of a knowledgeable, [...]
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Homebuyer trivia that’s not very trivial
Did you know that there are special mortgage programs for those who serve their communities in such fields as medicine, education, the military, firefighters, emergency medical services, and law enforcement? Many of these programs offer relatively low interest rates and favorable credit terms. And they are frequently designed for first-time homebuyers. To check your credit [...]
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