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7 Things to Know Before Applying For a Home Loan

7 Things to Know Before Applying For a Home Loan

by on May 21, 2010 in Mortgage Rates

With interest rates near historic lows many people are ready to buy their first home. Being prepared for what’s to come will help make the process easy and painless.

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Top Mistakes for Home Buyers to Avoid

by on May 3, 2010 in Home Buying

We came across a great article in Yahoo Real Estate today from CNN Money about the biggest mistakes home buyers make. It’s important to know these common missteps when shopping for a home in order to avoid unnecessary fees and headaches.

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55 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

by on October 2, 2009 in Homeowners Tips

The number of people searching for a new house has increased dramatically, especially with the “first-time homebuyer tax credit”:/home-buying/learn/why/first-time-home-buyer-home-loan-tax-credit. With the number of foreclosures, short sales, and standard sales, looking for a house has become overwhelming with various terms and conditions in each type of sale. Home buyers need to watch for a variety of factors including time, conditions of the home, and stringent inspections. So, if you’re looking for a house, or plan to in the near future, here are 55 tips every home buyer should know about before buying a home.

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3 Tips to Finding a Cheap House

by on September 30, 2009 in Home Buying

You know the housing market is bad, but how can you benefit from the foreclosures and get a great deal on a house? The first thing is of course to hire a realtor, but if you’re curious and want to start looking yourself, here are some great places to start:

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3 Great Reasons to Buy a Home or Refinance Now

by on September 11, 2009 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage

You’ve probably heard it a million times, “Now’s the time to buy a home” or “Refinance today to lock in at a lower rate!” But the truth is — this is actually not marketing hype. Now really is the best time to buy a home as explained by Mark Smith in this podcast. This is why:

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How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate

by on February 6, 2009 in Mortgage Rates

News flash if you’ve been living in a cave: mortgage rates are at historic lows! So maybe you’ve heard that, but you’ve also heard how hard it is to qualify – “tightened guidelines,” “credit freeze” – seems to be all bad news.

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Getting the Best Possible Deal in Today’s Real Estate Market

by on May 13, 2008 in Mortgage Rates

According to cnnmoney.com, here are 5 rules you should follow to get the best deal and value in today's real estate market.

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Getting the Best Possible Deal in Today's Real Estate Market

by on May 13, 2008 in Home Buying

According to cnnmoney.com, here are 5 rules you should follow to get the best deal and value in today's real estate market.

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Three Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should Avoid

by on August 4, 2006 in Home Buying

Getting a mortgage may be the biggest financial transaction you'll ever make. If you're going to get a mortgage or buy a home, there are three mistakes you should avoid making.

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Getting a Mortgage with Bad Credit

by on June 16, 2006 in Home Buying

Having poor or blemished credit doesn't necessarily mean that you can't get a mortgage. Many lenders will write so-called “sub-prime” loans, though it means you'll be paying more for it. Find out what you can do to get a loan if you have bad credit.

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