Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 08/26/2024

Average closing costs for buyer: What homebuyers should budget for

When preparing for a new home purchase, it’s crucial to...

Appraisal

Closing Costs

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Posted on 02/20/2023

3 Common Homebuyer Fears & How to Handle Them

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 12/12/2022

Myths About Home Buying

Information and advice for first-time homebuyers is everywhere. Unfortunately, many of the most commonly accepted truths about buying a home are either outdated or false. Here are some of the biggest myths about home buying to help you understand the facts. Myth: You Can't Buy a Home With a Bad Credit Score It is possible to qualify for...

Home Buying

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Posted on 08/16/2021

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 07/19/2021

Looking for a Home? Here's Why You Should Hire an Agent

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay If you’re looking for a home, your budget is probably one of your biggest concerns. With all the costs associated with a home purchase, spending more money to hire a real estate agent might feel like adding unnecessary expense. However, there are some serious benefits to hiring a real estate agent to...

Real Estate

Home Buying

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Posted on 04/26/2021

How to Prepare for the Closing Process

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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