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10 Essential Questions To Ask When Buying a Home (That You May Have Missed)
You’ve finally found it: a home you’re swooning over and dying to own. From the exposed ceiling beams to the hardwood floors, this feels like the place. So what’s next? Don’t just stand there dumbstruck; it’s time to dig deeper and ask questions—and not just the kind...
What Is a Spec Home? A Brand-New House Without the Long Wait
Do you like the idea of living in a brand-new home, but don’t want to wait for it to be built? Then buying a spec home might be the perfect solution. Short for a “speculative home,” this type of house is built without a specific buyer in mind. Builders erect these...
Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew
Home appraisals are a piece of the selling process where you may have to let go of the reins. Lenders often require the use of their own, FHA-approved home appraiser. That means you get zero say in who’s determining the financial value of the home you’ve lived in,...
8 Things to Consider When Buying a House
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a house. Are you ready for this? Emotionally? Financially? If you’re finally ready to get serious and buy a house, you feel primed to start poring over listings and spending your weekends open-house hopping. Exciting!...
Easy Guide to Understanding Different Types of Financing
Are there any sellers who don’t fantasize about listing their home and landing the ultimate offer they can’t refuse? In a dream world, the best offer would be from a buyer who has secured financing and offers thousands above your asking price with no contingencies....
The Bargain Hunter’s Guide to Buying a Home: 6 Ways to Get the Best Deal
Attention, coupon-clipping kings and Facebook Marketplace queens! If you’re an avowed bargain shopper who believes only chumps pay full price, the thought of purchasing a home at (or sometimes even above!) the asking price can be painful. You’re used to shopping...