How Can You Save Money For Buying a Home? |
| 7/28/2009 5:21:22 AM |
It's a good time for buying a home but you still have problems getting your financial situation in order? These tips may be of help for first time home buyers:1.Map out your money-saving goals on paper, so you have a target to shoot for. How much money do you want to save, and over what period of time? How much do you think you'll need to put down on buying a home someday?... Read More |
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Why Isn't My Home Selling? |
| 12/4/2008 5:42:14 AM |
 Why isn’t my home selling? Real Estate Agents share the frustration with the home owners across the country. If your home has had showings but no offers, that usually indicates it is still a bit overpriced. Buyers have been scared to death by the media, and unless they feel they are getting a "good" deal, they are reluctant to even make an offer,especially in... Read More |
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Education Helps with Buying a Home, Home Selling and Avoiding Home Foreclosure |
| 11/21/2008 6:05:42 AM |
 There is no manual for buying a home and what is involved in home ownership. It’s up to you to learn about what you are getting yourself into. New mortgage modification programs, foreclosure assistance and bankruptcy laws require home ownership counseling. When you get schooled on the issues of homeownership, the greater the chance you will continue as a homeowner, even when... Read More |
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Eppraisal Provides Instant Information to Determine Property Value |
| 11/19/2008 6:05:09 AM |
Eppraisal is a free service which allows anyone to quickly and easily take the first step to buying a home, home selling or refinancing a home by providing instant access to property value, real estate agents and additional services. Eppraisal pulls together public record data from over 70 million homes to quickly and easily give you an estimated value range. |
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Cyberhomes is an Expert Tool for Buying a Home and Home Selling |
| 11/12/2008 6:31:49 AM |
Whether you own your home, are thinking of buying a home, or even just looking around, you can explore data ranging from property facts, value estimates, and a variety of important indicators of local and national changes in the housing market with Cyberhomes™. This expert tool can give you the same tools real estate agents use to evaluate homes. With Fidelity National... Read More |
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Buying a Home? Watch Out For Items Owner Leaves Behind! |
| 10/20/2008 5:16:43 AM |
 In buying a house, be a little wary about any items the seller wants to leave behind. The gifts may be hiding something. Not only should the appliances be checked but also items that are to be left behind may be covering up cracks, foundation problems, floor problems and other serious issues. The real estate agent representing the buyer needs to encourage the sellers to make... Read More |
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Buying a Home in a TOD |
| 10/10/2008 4:14:45 AM |
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Everything has been made into an acronym today, the real estate market included. Who knows what a TOD is? The translation is a transit oriented development, meaning a housing development that has access to easy mass transit, shopping, medical care etc. The potential for buying a home in a TOD is not owning a car period. Buying a home in a TOD you may be able to purchase more... Read More |
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How Do You Feel Comfortable in Buying a Home? |
| 10/8/2008 4:36:05 AM |
In buying a home how can you really tell what you are looking at? Home inspections, seller disclosures and your real estate agent's experience will help. Disclosure laws vary by state, but some states require a real estate transfer disclosure statement. This is a summary of items you can expect to see:
Kitchen: a cook-top, oven, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal and... Read More
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With Home Mortgages, Which is Better, Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approval? |
| 9/15/2008 5:22:46 AM |
 What is the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification letter and a mortgage pre-approval letter in the real estate market? They appear to be very similar on the surface. A pre-qualification involves the person potentially buying a home contacting a mortgage lender/mortgage representative, usually on the phone, who ask the buyer to provide some information. This... Read More |
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Possible Sources for Down Payment in Buying a Home |
| 9/11/2008 5:38:02 AM |
Down payments are trickier than you think in buying a home in today’s real estate market. The lender needs to know how the funds were obtained and that you have total control over them for at least several months. They cannot be borrowed because that is considered to be a debt that has to be repaid. The money can be a gift but only up to a percentage allowed by the loan... Read More |
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Ways to Get a Down Payment in Buying a Home |
| 9/8/2008 1:44:52 PM |
| Very few “zero down” loan programs exist in today’s real estate market, meaning a down payment will be needed in buying a home. Your down payment becomes instant equity at closing and can be borrowed against with a home equity loan or line of credit. Other advantages of a down payment in buying a home include: borrowing less money, increased lender choices when shopping... Read More |
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Whether Buying a Home or Home Selling Check Out the Electric Wiring |
| 9/2/2008 5:31:03 AM |
 If you are buying a home or home selling, understanding some basics about electricity can be of assistance to you. In the past a 50 to 60 amp electrical service was all that older houses needed. Today a minimum of 100 amps is needed and depending on the size of the home and the number of electrical appliances installed 200 amps might be advisable. Generally if the home is... Read More |
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Buying a Home In Today's Market |
| 8/1/2008 4:49:48 AM |
Tip 1: Price Reduced Signs In buying a home in today's real estate market news, if the price of the home has been reduced once, it is very likely it will reduce again. Keep your eyes open and keep checking. Home selling changes from week to week. Tip 2: Fixer-Uppers Fixer-uppers are not selling right now. People trying to get rid of this type of property are not concerned... Read More |
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The "Neighborhood Matchmaker" for Buying a Home |
| 6/25/2008 10:19:26 AM |
Hoodeo is a brand new web site in the real estate market news that promises to help home owners locate neighborhoods and listings that best fit their lifestyle and income. It doesn't promise to turn up their dream home but might illuminate some new possibilities for them. Hoodeo is nicknamed the "neighborhood matchmaker" site and was launched by epraisal.com. It... Read More |
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