Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 12/18/2022
A buyer's guide to the day of closing
At the end of a long homebuying process, you’ll finally reach your goal: the day of closing. However, even though you’re at the finish line, closing on a new home is a process itself. There are many steps to finalize your home purchase and just as many opportunities for delay. To make sure you’re prepared for closing day,...
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Posted on 11/06/2022
Key Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Condo
The process of finding the perfect condo is similar to finding any other type of home--with a few exceptions. Here are some of the key factors to consider when purchasing a condo: Your Budget How much can you afford to spend on a condo? Make sure you evaluate your budget to get a sense of whether you can...
Condo Living
Condominium
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Posted on 09/18/2022
Checklist for buying a house: Next steps after the house hunt
If you’re ready to become a homeowner, it’s a good idea to create a checklist for buying a house. It can be especially beneficial to make a list of what to do once you find your dream home. While the house hunting might be over, the next stage of your home buying process has just begun. Here is...
Checklist
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Posted on 09/11/2022
Buy a house with bad credit: Options to consider
While getting approved for a mortgage does require a good credit score, it’s not impossible to buy a house with bad credit. Even if you’re denied by conventional mortgage lenders due to not meeting a minimum credit score, there are options for financing to help you buy your dream home. Here is a basic guide to some ways...
Bad Credit
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Posted on 05/22/2022
Understanding Real Estate Contingency Types
In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....
Contingency
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