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3 Things To Know About Buying New Construction

Imagine your first weekend in a new home; a home without nasty smells leftover from the previous occupants, no smudged baseboards, and a sparkling clean refrigerator that has never held leftovers. The only thing you need to do this weekend is relax and enjoy your new home. Buying new construction affords you this opportunity. Sure, there are […]
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5 reasons to hire a real estate professional- me!

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide […]
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7 things to avoid after applying for a mortgage

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. They will be able to tell you how your […]
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Before You Start Visiting Homes With Your Agent:

BEFORE YOU START VISITING HOMES WITH YOUR AGENT GET A PRE-QUALIFICATION LETTER FROM A LENDER This is the first step in the mortgage process. A mortgage pre-qualification is an estimate of your borrowing power. You’ll supply an overview of your financial history to the lender. It relies on your verbal information only. It usually doesn’t […]
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Buying a home may be easier than you think.

Thinking about buying a home and not sure you can afford it? You may think you don’t have enough saved for a down payment, or believe your credit score is too low. The chart below shows the distribution of FICO® Scores for all loans approved in May. And keep in mind some loans only require […]
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Buying costs much less than renting.

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this study, this is the first time that it was […]
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Can I bring a Realtor with me when I visit a model home?

Are Realtors welcome at model homes?  Yes!  You are entitled to representation. The sales agent in the model home represents the builder- not your best interest. And builders don’t charge you more if you have a Realtor! New homes offer many more benefits than existing homes. When it comes to see and buy one, make […]
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