Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 02/19/2024

How long does it take to buy a house? Here are 2 things that can delay closing

When facing such a long and complicated process, many...

Buying Home

Closing

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Posted on 08/29/2022

Average closing costs for buyer: Common costs to expect

Budgeting for buying a home can seem daunting, but one of the best ways to make it easier is to figure out the average closing costs for buyer hopefuls. There are various service charges bundled together to make up closing costs, and some can vary significantly based on location and specific property. Here are some of the most...

Appraisal

Closing Costs

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Posted on 08/15/2022

Options to help you buy a house with bad credit

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

Credit Score

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Posted on 03/28/2022

Want to buy a house with bad credit? Here are some options to consider

Your credit score matters to mortgage lenders, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to buy a house with bad credit. In addition to other loan options, there are other strategies for buying a home if your credit report is less than ideal. Here are some of the ways you can work toward buying a house with bad credit:...

Bad Credit

Credit Score

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Posted on 07/05/2021

Seller Concessions: What Buyers & Sellers Should Know

Image by Sephelonor from Pixabay Buying a home is a complicated transaction with many expenses. Part of the transaction involves closing costs, which vary in amount depending on the situation. One way to reduce the closing costs for the buyer is to ask for a seller concession so that the seller pays a portion of the closing costs...

Home Selling

Buyers Market

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Posted on 06/28/2021

The Pros and Cons of Skipping the Starter Home

For many prospective homebuyers, the thought of waiting for a forever home instead of a starter home can be tempting. After all, there are plenty of advantages to patience and careful saving until you can afford or find the house that’s perfect for you and your future plans. However, there are downsides to consider. Here we’ll go over...

Forever Home

Home Buying

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Posted on 01/18/2021

Offer Competition: Why Your Dream Home is Getting So Much Attention

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...

Home Buying

Multiple Offers