Home Buyers: 5 Things to Know As You Wait for Closing Day
The seller accepted your offer, and now you’ve just got to sign on the dotted line. Right?
The seller accepted your offer, and now you’ve just got to sign on the dotted line. Right?
Navigating a house purchase isnât easy, especially the financing. The first variable in that long equation is the down payment. There are lots of factors to consider about a down payment. The most pressing: How much do you need? Hereâs our handy guide to down payments for first-time home buyers. How Much Down Payment Do [â¦]
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In this article: What is market value? What are comps in real estate? How comps determine home value Does the Zestimate determine fair market value? Key factors that influence home value The consequences of valuing a home incorrectly What’s worth more: the home or the land? There are three values for any home on the […]
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How is buying new construction different than buying an existing home? For starters, a newly built home likely includes up-to-date design, the latest construction standards and new appliances. And since many new construction homes are sold before they are finished, you may have the opportunity to make some design choices, things like upgrading tile or […]
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What do the experts say you need to do and know for a smooth build out?
When you wish upon a dream home, is it filled with everything you’ve loved in a shelter magazine or TV show? When wishing gives way to reality and it’s time to find a home, you’ll want to know what’s essential for you and your lifestyle. That inventory of priorities will lay the foundation for your […]
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You’ve got your heart set on their home. Should you try to win them over, or just walk away?
Owning your own home is part of the American dream. But it takes more than just dreaming to buy and maintain a home. Before you take the plunge, here are some things to ask yourself. Does it make sense to buy? Buying instead of renting needs to make sense financially. To help you decide, play […]
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It’s never easy to find the perfect new home so looking for one when you’re not living in the same city is even harder. But finding a home from afar is done every day by people changing jobs, retiring or just deciding life would be better elsewhere. Here’s how to find a great property when […]
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No matter where you’re buying a home, at some point you’re going to find yourself deep in escrow. (Don’t worry. It’s not as bad as it sounds.)Â What is escrow? In real estate, it has several meanings, but they all boil down to your house and your money being in a kind of limbo. Escrow is […]
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