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Good Neighborhood Etiquette For First-Time Homeowners
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Congratulations on purchasing your first home. It’s an exciting and memorable time that marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Upon moving into your home, however, you should make it a point to introduce yourself to the neighbors. Establishing a strong connection with individuals and families in the surrounding neighborhood is an […]
Tips For Moving Into Your First House or Apartment
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Congratulations on your first home or apartment! It’s arguably one of the most important and memorable occasions in your life. But don’t let the excitement and exhilaration of living on your own deter you from planning a proper move. Being that this is your first home, you’ll want to make sure all of your ducks […]
Should I Hire a Home Inspector Before Moving?
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Hiring a home inspector is an important step in the process of buying a new home. It allows you to identify potential problems before you sign a mortgage agreement. Some problems in homes are obvious and easy to identify, such as cracking foundation, but other problems are more discreet and require the keen eye of […]
First Time Home Buyer Stress Reducing Ideas
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When you are buying that first new home you may need a little help; so, here are some first time home buyer stress reducing ideas for you… Being a first time home buyer can be thrilling and terrifying at the same time. When you finally feel that you are ready to take the leap from […]
Buying A Home – Researching Your Future Neighborhood
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Location – Location – Location – Buying A Home – Researching Your Future Neighborhood Before you purchase a home don’t forget to do one of the most important tasks; research your future neighborhood. This is so important, why? you ask, well, the future value of your home is tied to what happens in it’s neighborhood […]
Making The Best Purchase Offer – Contingencies
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The oh-so important part of making the best purchase offer – contingencies. If you are new to purchasing a home this is great information to have under your belt and if you are a pro, well, you might even get some new ideas from this article by Tasha Schroeder about Contingencies. The idea is simple, […]
Costs Associated with a Home Loan
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Thank you John Adams for this great look at the costs associated with a home loan. No matter what kind of loan you choose, or qualify for, there will be expenses. Some loans more than others. These costs include obvious things like the down payment, but there are other costs you may not have thought […]
Buying Or Selling A Home – The Closing
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If you haven’t bought a home before the closing process can be a little intimidating, especially when you don’t really understand what is going on. I found this explanation from Realtor.com that has some really good information that will demystify the entire process. Really, here in Texas, the title company does everything and if they […]
Types Of Insurance For Home Buyers
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As a first time homebuyer there are so many things to consider. One of them is the types of insurance for home buyers. With more than one type of insurance needed, it’s a good idea to brush up on what kinds of insurance you’ll be purchasing and what they cover. Below is some really good […]
First Time Home Buyer 2012 Tax Credit
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You could get a percentage of the interest you pay back every year for the next 30 years with the First Time Home Buyer 2012 Tax Credit. This is a significant amount of money, and the fact that you can get it for the next 30 years, well that’s a percentage of the total interest […]
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