Archive for the ‘Buying’ Category

A Buyer’s Guide to the Sales Contract

Searching for a new home can be trying at times, but once you find the perfect home for you and your family, it is time to begin the process of making it yours. This article will guide you through the various aspects of the sales contract to help you have a better understanding of the [...]

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Top 5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

Buying a house for the first time can be very exciting indeed. However, buying a home – first time or not – requires a lot of research and preparation, and it’s imperative to avoid first time home buyer mistakes if you want this milestone in your life to NOT have a sour note.
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Get a Home Inspection Before You Buy

Your home investment is a big deal in your life – probably the biggest ever – and it is a decision that you must undertake wisely. Just remember that your real estate agent is on your side and can be a great resource during your transaction.
You will receive lots of advice (which you can use [...]

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Get the Best Deal on Real Estate Foreclosures

Are you in the market for a home? Whether you are looking for a place to live in or a real estate investment, the value of foreclosed properties are much lower since usually they need some repair.
Real estate foreclosures are properties taken back by the lenders or housing financers because the previous owners were not [...]

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New Rules for Tax Credit Set by IRS

IRSĀ  sets guidelines for eligibility for the home buyer credit when co-borrowers purchase a property.
Home-owning parents of an adult child, co-signs for a mortgage and both names appear on the note, under some circumstances, the first-time home buyer can qualify for the whole amount say the IRS.
TheĀ  parents do not qualify for any portion of [...]

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