Tag Archives: Home Buyer
30 Money Saving Tips
Do you want to buy a new home, but you haven’t saved up quite enough money yet for a down payment? Are you already a homeowner on a tight budget? Do you just need to save more money so you … Continue reading →
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?
The recent downgrade on the U.S. debt should technically raise interest rates on consumer loans; however, the cost to borrow has actually decreased. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage hit a low of just 4.32% last week, according to Freddie … Continue reading →
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Why Do I Need An Agent for My Short Sale?
There can be many different personal reasons you decide to proceed with a short sale on your home. The short sale process can be very complicated, and if you don’t hire a competent real estate agent with short sale experience, … Continue reading →
Top 5 Home Trends
Now that we’re halfway into 2011, what are the biggest home trends new homeowners are seeing this year? 1. McMansions are out. The era of the McMansion is over, according to the 2011 edition of “Emerging Trends in Real … Continue reading →
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How Long do Negative Items Stay on my Credit Report?
Have you recently been turned down for a loan due to negative information on your credit report? Are you just curious about how long items can remain on your credit affecting your score? Accurate negative information will generally be reported … Continue reading →
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FHA Loan Mistakes to Avoid
When buying your first home, there are many mistakes that can cost you thousands and hinder the process to get you into the home that is right for you. One long-standing program that has assisted millions of first-time homebuyers is … Continue reading →
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Must-Have Mobile Apps for Home Buyers
There’s an app for nearly everything these days. The real estate market is no exception. Here are a few helpful apps for people searching for a home or those who may just be interested in the market and new technology: … Continue reading →
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Is That Free Credit Report Really Free?
If you’re anything like me, you’ll occasionally catch yourself singing those freecreditreport.com jingles and chuckling to yourself about how catchy and clever they are. But is the credit report you get from freecreditreport.com, or similar sites, really free? Many of … Continue reading →
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National Association Of Realtors (NAR)’s Positive Forecast for 2011
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is optimistic about home sales in 2011. Pending homes sales in November increased 3.5 percent, which indicates a gradual recovery for this upcoming year. NAR chief economist Laurence Yun said, “All the indicator trends … Continue reading →
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Tips on Hiring a Realtor
If you are considering buying or selling a home, hiring a reliable real estate agent should be one of the first things on your “to do” list. You can choose to go on your own without an agent, but your … Continue reading →
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