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Posted on 10/22/2024

First-Time Homebuyer Loan Options Available to Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs offers financing options for first-time homebuyers who've served in the military. Knowing the different kinds of VA loans available will help you determine the best option for your home buying plans. It can also help you prepare for the application process and find your eligibility. Here are the basic types of VA...

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Posted on 06/18/2024

3 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent to Find Your New Home

Should you hire a real estate agent to help you buy a home? While it might seem simpler and more affordable to do it alone, the home buying process can be made much easier and more rewarding by hiring a real estate agent. Here are some of the major benefits of hiring an agent to help you buy...

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Posted on 08/08/2023

3 Tips to Improve Your Home Search

Finding the perfect home takes plenty of strategy and careful thought. However, with so many important factors to consider, the process can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to make your house hunting journey simpler: Prioritize price It's easy to feel discouraged if you don't immediately find options in your price range. Budget is likely at the top...

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Posted on 11/01/2022

Buying Your First Home: What to Expect on Closing Day

You've gotten an offer accepted on your first home. The appraisal and inspection came back fine. Now, all that's left to do is eagerly await your closing date. This is the day when you will sign all the paperwork that makes your first home purchase official! So, what should you expect as you prepare for this big day?...

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Posted on 11/02/2021

Want to Buy a Home? Do These 4 Things First

Buying a house is a complicated financial and logistical process. The right preparation can make a huge difference in making the process go as smoothly as possible. Here is a list of the most important things to do before buying a home to help you prepare: Check Your Financials There are a few financials you should check on...

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Posted on 09/21/2021

What to Expect From an Inspection When Buying Your First Home

Are you buying your first home? If so, don't skip out on your opportunity to have a home inspection done before you close. By having a better understanding of what home inspections are and what they entail, you can protect yourself as a first-time homebuyer. What Does a Home Inspection Entail? A home inspection involves hiring a professional...

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Posted on 08/03/2021

Flipping: 4 Avoidable Mistakes to Remember

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The potentially high-profit world of house flipping typically gets ambitious entrepreneurs going on the offensive. House-flipping profits reportedly topped an average of $67,000 in 2020, proving that the ambitious can certainly earn a good living in the industry. But the other side of the coin doesn’t always trend in the news or social...

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Posted on 07/20/2021

Why Condos Are a Good Choice for New Homebuyers

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay First-time homebuyers have more choices than ever before when it comes to picking a home. While for many, a home translates to “house” there are other home ownership options to consider. Condominiums, or condos, are an excellent choice for first-time buyers for several reasons. Depending on where you live, they might be more...

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Posted on 09/29/2020

What a Real Estate Contract Should Contain

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayBuying and selling real estate is a complicated process that takes time. Because you are making a life decision and dealing with strangers, you should always have a valid purchase contract. Real estate agents use a standard contract, but the buyer and/or seller may make changes to that contract. In making changes, be...

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