Tag: Buyers

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Financial Planning For Your Future Home Purchase

It is never too early

Buying a home takes considerable financial planning and resources. This is why it is never too early to start planning your future home purchase. 

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How To Win In A Seller’s Market

How To Win In A Seller’s Market – Today, we are in what may refer to as a seller’s market. Although there are fewer homes on the market than usual, interest rates are still historically low. This means that even though the competition is fierce, it is still a great time to buy.

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Real Estate Is All About Value

So often in real estate, we get stuck on a number. It is easy to get mired in the small details of it all. But, it’s the big picture that’s important. There are many ways to which this common scenario applies to real estate. Here’s a list of some obstacles that block buyers, sellers, renters, and homeowners from maximizing the value of their real estate experience. 

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All About VA Entitlement

The concept of VA entitlement is often a confusing one. Yes, our Veterans have sacrificed for our country and deserve homeownership. However, that is not what VA entitlement is speaking to specifically.

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When You Fall In Love With A Home That’s Pending Sale

What Does It Mean?
A house that is pending sale is not yet sold. The homeowner has an offer, but it has not yet closed. If financing falls through or the inspections reveal something that the current homebuyer is not prepared to deal with, the home could still be yours.

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Buyers Guide To Financing A Home

Setting A Budget The budget you would like to have and the budget you should have are two different things. Use receipts of past purchases to inform your budget. This will help you understand how much money you actually have to spend on housing. Tracking expenses will also give you insight about possible savings. Debt Reduction Debt to income ratio or DTI is something … Read More Buyers Guide To Financing A Home

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What’s The Deal With Closing Costs

New homebuyers are usually familiar with the idea of saving for a downpayment. However, many are surprised by fees charged at the end of the transaction. These fees are known in the real estate industry as “closing costs.”

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Landscaping Gives Value To Homes

With spring right around the corner, now is the time to give your yard a makeover. After buying a home, landscaping is one of the best things that you can do to maintain and increase your home’s value. Not only will landscaping give you great joy, but it will also help when it comes time to sell your home down the road.

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The Top 3 Reasons Buyers Fail To Secure A Home Loan

Recently, a federally compiled study scrutinized millions of buyers seeking mortgage loans. The study identified the three most common reasons why buyers are rejected by lenders during the mortgage application process.

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12 Tips For Your Final Walk-Through

Set aside an hour 24 to 48 hours before the closing to walkthrough the home. Take your contract and notification of repairs with you to ensure that seller has finished the agreed upon repairs and has left the items agreed upon in the contract.

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10 Reasons Why You Need A REALTOR®

10 Reasons Why You Need A REALTOR® – Buying and selling a home can be a complex process. Luckily, you don’t have to go it alone. Call a REALTOR® Today. Ann Huskey – 850-212-1982

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Why You Should Live In The Country

There are many reasons why you should live in the country. Read on to find out why you should search for your dream home outside of city limits.