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Buying a home is about more than choosing the right property. If the home is part of a homeowners association (HOA), you will also become part of a community with its own rules and financial responsibilities. Understanding what HOA membership involves before closing...
If you’re thinking about skipping a home inspection to make your offer more attractive, save money upfront or close faster, you may be taking on far more risk than you realize. A property can look well-maintained on the surface while concealing serious defects...
People hoping to buy homes often secure pre-approval from mortgage lenders. The pre-approval process involves undergoing a soft credit check and validating household income. A mortgage pre-approval letter can make an offer on a property more compelling to a seller....
Buying your first home is often seen as a rite of passage, and it’s not one that should be handled on a whim. Instead, it’s critical that first-time homebuyers understand how to protect themselves during the homebuying process. One of the most important steps to take...
Closing on a home can feel like the last step in the process, but important problems can still appear right before the deal is supposed to finish. Buyers and sellers often focus on the moving date and the paperwork, yet issues involving title, financing, insurance or...
Mortgage pre-approval can help home buyers roughly estimate their budget and feel more confident when making offers. Typically, buyers with pre-approval can rapidly finalize mortgages after sellers accept their offers on real property. However, the situation can...
Buying a home is often one of the biggest investments that a person will make. This involves doing due diligence on the entire property, not just the home. While it's common that people will focus on things like how the home inspection goes, they also need to...
Buying a home in Florida comes with specific considerations that go far beyond the price and location. The weather in this state and the quality of building practices make home inspections critical for anyone who’s purchasing a home. While inspections aren’t legally...
Many people experience sticker shock when looking at the listing prices for homes. What they may not realize is that the final amount they pay is often substantially higher than what they initially offer. In addition to covering the offered price for the purchase of...
Location, unique amenities and square footage are all important considerations when pricing homes. The condition of the property and the investments needed to keep it safe and habitable are also important factors. Sellers who have lived in a home for years, especially...