As you start looking for a new home, you definitely need all the advice and help you can get. It’s true that your real estate agent will give you plenty of information about homes and neighborhoods you’re interested in, but some people still like to do research on their own – but where do you start? Here are some sites that will help home buyers make a more educated purchase.
Repaying the 2008 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
by Amber Hunt on January 20, 2012 in Home Buying, Homeowners Tips, Taxes
Did you take advantage of the first-time home buyer tax credit in 2008? If so, you have to pay it back. I wish I was lying, but like George Washington, I can’t tell a lie. Also like George Washington, I have wooden teeth. But all the wooden teeth in the world can’t get me out of paying back this interest-free loan. If you’re in the same boat, read up on the details of this credit and the repayment requirements.
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers and More – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on January 12, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
We are back again with another amazingly informative “Ask a Banker” segment of our Watch-It Wednesday series for the Zing! Blog and, let me tell you, this one is a dandy.
First-Time Home Buyers: Save Money for Home Repair
by Shannon Martin on December 28, 2011 in Home Buying, Home Improvement, Saving, Smart Shopper
Sure, putting a big down payment on your new home is a good thing. But, first-time home buyers, keep some cash in your coffers for surprise home repairs! Be proactive and keep some savings aside, even if the inspection came up clean.
Parents Helping Kids Afford Homeownership
by Gabriela Islas on December 13, 2011 in Home Buying
With home prices and mortgage interest being so low, it’s no surprise that parents want to help their adult children take advantage of this buyer’s market. Here are some things that you need consider before you help your child achieve their dream of owning a home.
Home Buying Tips: Questions Your Realtor Should Ask
by Amber Hunt on October 6, 2011 in Home Buying, Homeowners Tips, Smart Shopper
Using a realtor? Make sure they’re asking the right questions about your future home! House hunting on your own? Check out this list to make sure you’re getting a completely informed perspective on your potential home.
Home Inspections: Types and Costs of Necessary Testing
by Kristen Curzytek on June 22, 2011 in Home Buying, Homeowners Tips
One of the most important things a home buyer can do before putting in an offer is having the property inspected. Here are six relevant tests and their costs so you can have peace of mind.
The Best Time Ever to Buy a Home? The Experts Weigh in on NBC's Today Show
by Clayton Closson on February 28, 2011 in Home Buying
Great video from NBC’s Today Show. Some of America’s top financial experts dicuss why right NOW is one of the best times in recent history to buy a home. They urge folks not to wait (with the hope mortgage rates may go lower). Rates are actually still extrememly low and with very low home prices in many markets across the country, now truly is a great time to buy.
First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit – Home Loan Tips and Tricks!
by Victoria Araj on December 18, 2010 in Home Buying
First-time Home Buyer Credit: Home Loans with an $8,000 Tax Credit: 5 Insider Tips Everyone’s talking about the $8,000 home loan tax credit for first-time [...]
Home Loans for First Time Home Buyers
by Rebecca Carter on December 9, 2010 in Home Buying
Now that you’ve found a home, you need to find a way to finance it. But how do you know what kind of mortgage you [...]
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