Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 06/04/2023

2 Major benefits of getting preapproved for a mortgage

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important part of...

Home Buying

Home Financing

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Posted on 08/21/2022

New construction home-buying process: The basics

The new construction home-buying process differs from the buying process for an existing home. While many of the steps are similar, new construction homes come with more specific requirements. Here is a basic step-by-step guide to the buying process for a new construction home: Create a budget With new construction homes, you have to account for your ongoing...

Construction

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Posted on 05/15/2022

Understanding Closing Costs for Buyers

In a home sale, both the buyer and the seller have to pay what are called closing costs. These final expenses include an entire list of taxes, fees and other miscellaneous costs. While sellers usually pay some of the closing costs, buyers still need to prepare for their share of the bill. Here we’ll go over what the...

Closing Costs

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Posted on 01/30/2022

Fair Market Value: Why It Matters

There are many variables that make up the fair market value of a property. Because this value depends heavily on the environment and the property itself, it’s crucial in making sure you get the best buying or selling price. Here are some of the biggest things that fair market value affects: Insurance Homeowner’s insurance always uses the fair...

Fair Market Value

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Posted on 09/26/2021

How to Find the Fair Market Value of Your Property

Fair market value is an important real estate metric for investors, buyers and sellers. It can help you determine the best possible asking price for a home sale or whether a home you want to buy is a good deal. However, unlike many other pieces of the real estate puzzle, fair market value can be complicated to find....

Appraisal

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Posted on 07/18/2021

A Seller's Guide to Closing Costs

In a home purchase, both the buyer and seller need to pay closing costs. These costs are made up of several individual expenses from different sources and the list can look staggering at first glance. While the buyer typically has the longest list of fees to pay, sellers are still responsible for part of the bill. Here we’ll...

Closing Costs

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