Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 08/26/2024

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...

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Posted on 07/08/2024

Average closing costs for buyer hopefuls: What to expect

Budgeting for buying a home can seem daunting, but one of...

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Closing Costs

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Posted on 09/19/2022

Getting preapproved for a mortgage: How buyers benefit

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important part of the home buying process. While technically not required before you begin your home search, there are some key advantages to getting preapproval from a lender before you get too deep into the process. Here are some of the main reasons why to consider getting preapproved for a mortgage:...

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Posted on 02/14/2022

What Homebuyers Need to Know About Closing Costs

In a home sale, both the buyer and the seller have to pay what are called closing costs. These final expenses include an entire list of taxes, fees and other miscellaneous costs. While sellers usually pay some of the closing costs, buyers still need to prepare for their share of the bill. Here we’ll go over what the...

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Posted on 12/06/2021

Understanding Home Inspection Contingency Clauses

In real estate, a contingency is any clause in the purchase offer that gives the buyer a way to back out if certain requirements aren’t met. There are many types of contingencies used in home sales all covering different circumstances to protect the buyer’s best interest. The most common type of contingency is a home inspection contingency, which...

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