Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Getting pre-approved for a mortgage before you make an offer on a house is a smart idea. Why? For one, it can help you get a handle on how much house you can afford. Pre-approval can also help you stand out from the sea of other home buyers in a competitive …
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Foreclosures and short sales are both options for homeowners who fall behind on payments, but it’s important to understand the difference between these two processes. So if you’re struggling to pay your mortgage and aren’t sure what to do, allow this primer to set you straight. Here’s what these things are, …
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Astronaut Images/iStock Selling your home is a long journey, but it doesn’t end with accepting an offer. Unless your buyer is paying in cash, the lender is going to want to make sure that the house is really worth the price that you’ve agreed on—and a home appraiser is the one …
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn As a home buyer, you braved the real estate buying circus when you bought your first home, and you have a great place to show for it. You’ve trudged through the open houses, experienced exactly how stressful closing can be, and dealt with legions of moving trucks. And still, a part of you …
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Congratulations! This is a big decision, and it comes with a lot of hard work. However, it can also be a very rewarding experience. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, there are a few essential things you need to do before putting your home …
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Investing is a game of winning or losing, defined, most of all, by economics. Of course, we never truly know what direction the economy is heading. However, you can hedge your bets for better or worse depending on the quality of your decisions. When an economic downturn hits, such as the …
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Buying a new construction home in 2022 New construction homes have updated floor plans and appliances, require less maintenance, and they’re often more energy-efficient. Not to mention, new construction might sound appealing in the current market, where existing homes for sale are in short supply. However, the process of buying a …
