|
Application
for Rental |
Is buying a home the
right choice for you? You might be surprised to learn.. ..
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|
Income
Requirements |
Most lenders want you
to take out a loan that will overload your ability to repay
everybody you owe.. ..
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| Confidence
and Experience |
If you approach the
home buying process intelligently and with confidence, you
are much more likely to emerge with a house you'll be proud
to call home. ..
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| House
Hunting |
Buying a home? These
eight tips can help make your house-hunting experience
positive and rewarding. ..
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|
Selecting
a Home |
Here are some tips to
help determine which house is best for you. It is always
advisable to learn the ropes before making that final decision. ..
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|
Mortgage
Loans |
The mortgage amount
is the amount of money you borrow from a lender to pay for
your house. ..
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|
Get
a Mortgage |
Shopping for a
mortgage is the first step toward owning a home and perhaps
the most daunting, especially if you are not prepared. ..
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| Buyer
Pitfall(s) |
For buyers, waiving
the inspection contingency is rarely worth the risk.
Honestly, is a home inspection really all that important? ..
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| Negotiating
Advice |
These tips can help
you turn a negotiation into a win-win agreement. Everyone
benefits from an informed buyer and seller. ..
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|
Closing
Review |
Review the many
activities that you need to make sure are performed before
closing. ..
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| Loan
Closing |
This article
discusses loan closing documents you must keep, your new
mortgage loan responsibilities and what to do if you have
questions about your loan. ..
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| FSBO
Advice |
For most people, a
for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction simply isn't in the
cards. ..
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| Home
Appraisal |
Gather information
from several sources and compare the findings rather than
rely on just one approach to home valuation. ..
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| Getting
a Home Ready |
A house that
"sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than
its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally
well-maintained. ..
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| Marketing
Information |
Your broker's
marketing efforts and considerations will include
advertising, showing the property, how long the house has
been on the market and whether you're buying another home.
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| Home
Inspection |
Regardless of what
the inspector may uncover, you shouldn't be overly concerned
about the actual home inspection ..
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| Negotiating
Tips |
Negotiating a
purchase agreement is perhaps the trickiest aspect of any
real estate transaction. ..
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| Real Property |
Real property is
generally defined as land and the things permanently
attached to the land. ..
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| Buy
or Rent |
Renting
isn't always a
bad choice. Find out if you should continue to rent or take
the plunge into home ownership.. ..
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| Exclusive
Right of Sale |
It makes sense to
find out about your credit and correct any errors now. There
are simple solutions for most credit problems.. ..
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| A
REALTOR Can Help |
You might be
surprised to learn about all the different ways a
professional real estate agent can help you find your dream
home. ..
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|
Real
Estate Language |
Real estate ads are
usually full of acronyms and terms that are unfamiliar to
first-time buyers. Here's a cheat sheet to let you in on the
lingo. ..
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| Comparison |
Let this home
comparison chart assist in your final home purchasing decision. ..
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| Mortgage
Basics |
Likely the largest
debt you'll ever take on, a mortgage is a loan to finance
the purchase of your home. ..
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| Get
a Loan |
There are several
decisions to make when you apply for a loan. This article
will help you get the loan package that most fits your
needs. ..
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| Inspection
Worksheet |
New home or not, it
pays to know what to look for in its structure, equipment
and surroundings. Give this article a browse before you buy.
..
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| Win
a Bidding War |
Knowing a few tricks
of the trade can make the difference between walking away
disappointed and purchasing the home of your dreams at a
fair price. ..
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| Closing
Costs List |
This checklist will
help you understand all the costs related to your closing.
These costs include both mortgage-related costs and
government-imposed costs. ..
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| Tax
Benefits |
Uncle Sam helps you
in three ways when you own your home. ..
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|
Real
Estate Agent |
A real estate agent
can help you understand everything you need to know about
the selling process. ..
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| Pricing
Your Home |
Pricing decisions
should be grounded in reality rather than wishful thinking.
..
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| Home
Preparation |
Before you put your
home on the market, there are some things you can do to
differentiate your house among the competitors. ..
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| Open
House |
Public open houses
may be more beneficial for the agents themselves than for
the home sellers. ..
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| Tax
Advice |
Selling a home can
have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns.
..
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|
Negotiating
a Contract |
If the terms and
conditions of the deal aren't acceptable, you might want to
pause and think twice. ..
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| Land
Rights |
You have a right to
do with the land as you please, subject to restrictions
imposed by law. ..
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| Home
Ownership |
This article
continues to explore the benefits of home ownership. You
will discover facts which may leave you surprised.. ..
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| Young
Buyer |
How Much Do I Have to
Save to Buy A Home? What benefits can I expect being a young
person? What obstacles should I be aware of? ..
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| Find
your Dream |
Before deciding which
house to buy, think about your lifestyle, your current and
anticipated housing needs and your budget. ..
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|
Write
an Approval Le.. |
Here are five reasons
why getting a pre-approval letter is a good idea. What you
learn from this article may surprise you.. ..
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| Emotional
Control |
Don't let your
emotions overrule a reasonable assessment of whether a
particular home really meets your needs. ..
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| Mortgage
Variations |
A wide selection of
mortgages is available. Your challenge is to select the loan
terms that are most favorable to your situation. ..
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|
Lender
Logic |
Here's an explanation
of the steps that a lender follows to process your completed
application, what the lender will look for when making a
loan decision, and what to do if your loan application is
denied. ..
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|
Safety
Inspection |
Before you buy,
consider getting a home health and safety inspection.
Asbestos anyone? ..
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|
Terms
and Conditions |
It's
important to
read the entire real estate purchase agreement before you
sign it. ..
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| Home
Loan Price |
Closing costs are the
actual expenses that the lender incurs in the origination of
a new home loan. ..
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|
Tax
Shelters |
More Americans than
ever own homes because it's the ultimate tax shelter. ..
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| Tax
Advice |
Selling a home can
have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns.
..
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| Current
Housing Market |
Here are some helpful
definitions to help you follow the numbers. ..
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|
Selling
My Home |
The age-old
observation that "you never get a second chance to make
a first impression" certainly applies when it comes to
attracting buyers to a for-sale home. ..
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| Open
House Results |
Was vacating your
home for four or five prime-time hours worth the
inconvenience? ..
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| Contract
Negotiation |
The price isn't the
only factor that determines the net bottom line. This
article discusses other items of importance. ..
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|
Real
Estate Trusts |
The REIT Story Real
Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) were created by Congress in
1960 but played a very limited role in real estate
investment for more than three decades. ..
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| Fico
Scores |
FICO® scores were
developed by Fair Isaac & Company, Inc. for each of the
credit repositories. ..
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| 15
ways to Trigger An IRS Audit |
Not many of us consider ourselves bullfighters, but quite
a few of us wave red at the IRS without realizing it. That's
why it makes sense to be aware of some potential audit
triggers on your tax return. ..
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| Affordable
Home? |
How much home can you
really afford? Is the cost of home ownership prohibitive? ..
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| Ownership
Advice |
Here are five
recommendations for young people who want to position
themselves for homeownership. ..
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| Your
Wish List |
By completing this
worksheet, you will come to a clear understanding of your
idea home. Completing this worksheet will help you stay
focused when searching through several homes. ..
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| Perfect
Home Search |
Narrow your home
search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you.
..
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| Write
an Offer |
A written proposal is
the foundation of a real estate transaction. This is where a
little know how goes a long way.. ..
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| Mortgage
Selection |
The two most common
types of mortgages are fixed-rate mortgages and
adjustable-rate mortgages, known as ARMs. ..
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|
Home
Inspector |
Finding the right
person isn't as easy as it may seem. This article will
provide you with the information needed to hire the right
inspector. ..
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| Home
Negotiation |
There are some
important questions you should ask before going ahead with
any contract. Are you getting the best deal? ..
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|
Home
Closing |
It is to your benefit
to understand the many activities that need to occur before,
during and after the closing meeting and their costs. ..
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| Escrow
Info |
Escrow is a process
that provides for a fair and equitable transfer of property
from one person to another. ..
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|
Home
Appraisal |
Jump start your
understanding of your home's value by getting a free
estimated valuation. ..
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| Appraisal
Information |
Consumers tend to
have some misconceptions about the appraisal process ..
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| Finding
the List Price |
Setting the list
price for your home involves evaluating various market
conditions and financial factors. ..
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|
Listing
Agreement |
A listing agreement
is a binding legal contract that shouldn't be taken lightly.
..
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| Pick
An Offer |
Picking among several
offers isn't always as easy as choosing the highest price,
especially in hot markets. ..
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| Seller
Financing Info |
Should you
"carry back" a loan? Accept a LAND CONTRACT? ..
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|
Real
Estate Investment |
Is Real Estate A good
Investment? This report will try to answer that question. ..
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| Credit
Information |
Your credit score is
based on the information contained in your credit report. ..
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