Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 10/22/2023

Average closing costs for buyer hopefuls: What to expect

Budgeting for buying a home can seem daunting, but one of...

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Posted on 01/15/2023

2 Major benefits of getting preapproved for a mortgage

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important part of the home buying process. While technically not required before you begin your home search, there are some key advantages to getting preapproval from a lender before you get too deep into the process. Here are some of the main reasons why to consider getting preapproved for a mortgage:...

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Posted on 08/28/2022

New construction home buying process: Options for buyers

The new construction home buying process differs significantly from the buying process for an existing home. However, one thing that remains the same in each case is that no two homes are exactly alike. While it’s common for newer developments to have “cookie cutter” homes with similar layouts, many builders have options for customization. Here is a basic...

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Posted on 08/29/2021

What to Consider When Deciding How Much to Put Down on a Home

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

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Posted on 05/02/2021

The Benefits and Disadvantages of Seller Concessions

Image by Sephelonor from Pixabay Buying a home is a complicated transaction with many expenses. Part of the transaction involves closing costs, which vary in amount depending on the situation. One way to reduce the closing costs for the buyer is to ask for a seller concession so that the seller pays a portion of the closing costs...

Posted on 05/10/2020

Image by congerdesign from Pixabay If you're looking to buy a new home, there's no reason you should be limited by your geographic area. In today's digital world, buying a home in another city, another state or even in another country has never been easier or more convenient. Additionally, when you buy a home remotely, you're not limited...

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