As part of any closing, you need to go through certain steps to make sure you are both getting what you think you have purchased as well as paying for it. Each of these steps has an associated cost, known as closing costs, and you have to pay them before you can take possession of the home. If you ... Continue Reading » about Budget for Closing Costs – Prepaid Loan Interest and Home Insurance Premiums
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Budget for Closing Costs – Property Taxes, Legal Fees and Such
When you decided it was time to purchase a home, you went through a number of steps to get your finances in order. You probably reviewed your credit report, cut down on credit card balances and reigned in your spending. A monthly budget was probably also an item you stuck to, probably with some ... Continue Reading » about Budget for Closing Costs – Property Taxes, Legal Fees and Such
Being Comfortable With Your Home Purchase
Let's get down to brass tacks with the home buying process. You as a buyer are spending a lot of money and have the right to be comfortable and happy with your purchase right? Of course you do. So essentially the question is what needs to be done in order to ensure that this is so? Well, probably ... Continue Reading » about Being Comfortable With Your Home Purchase
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Your Team Your Agent A successful purchase starts with the right representative. In fact, once you've selected the best agent to represent you, it is likely that he or she can recommend other professionals to join your team, taking more of the responsibility off ... Continue Reading » about Buyer Toolkit
The Thortons Successfully Purchased Their First Home!
Here is what user2019215 wrote: How likely are you to recommend Linda S Reynolds? highly likely Summary of their experience As 1st time home buyers, we were a bit overwhelmed heading into the process. Linda made it easy for us with constant communication throughout the negotiation and closing ... Continue Reading » about The Thortons Successfully Purchased Their First Home!
Preparing for an Appraisal – Plan For It
A critical part of selling a home is the appraisal. Here's how to plan for it. You have a contract to sell your home and now the appraiser is coming. The appraisal needs to come in at a good price in order for your buyer to get his loan. What should you do? The Appraiser Says: Appraisers ... Continue Reading » about Preparing for an Appraisal – Plan For It