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Home Buying Tips

Friday, February 1, 2013

Weekly Real Estate Market Report

Watch The 2014 Super Bowl In Your New Home

Tips on buying that first or next home.

Buying a new home can be exciting, stressful, scary and wonderful. It can create a Super Bowl of emotions. Below are some guidelines for beginning your search and a few tips to help you begin the process. 1. Know your areas. Explore neighborhoods. Make notes of what is most important to you. Schools should always play a role in your thinking. Children or no children, consider the school district. Good schools help protect home value. Location and lifestyle should also factor into your decision.  Once you narrow your search down to an area you like, ask your Realtor to put you on automated searches for homes that are in the area you prefer. 2. Know your price point. Meet with a lender and get prequalified. Explore your options among the …

Friday, January 18, 2013

Weekly Real Estate Market Report

Buying A Home? Find Out How A Buyer's Agent Can Help

Hiring a buyer's agent may not cost you money but it could save you thousands.

An agent who is engaged by you to help you search for and purchase the perfect home is considered a buyer’s agent. You may at first wonder what this buyer’s agent is going to cost you? NOTHING! In most cases, the buyer’s agent is paid from the sellers proceeds at closing. Great news for you. All you owe is loyalty to the agent who is representing you. You will sign an agreement that states that you will work with that agent and that you will contact them to purchase any home for an agreed upon time. The agent in turn promises to work for your best interest. Did you know buyer’s agents can show you any home? They may show you unlisted homes, for sale by owners, new construction and, of course, resales. It is important that you call your …

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