These resources can help take the stress out of buying a home and allow you to experience the joy and fun of both the search and the find! You can view or print to help us plan your experience and save you time and money, not to mention headaches:
- 5 common first-time home buyer mistakes
- 7 reasons to own your own home
- 10 things to take the trauma out of home buying
- 10 tips for first-time home buyers
- The a-z of service providers
- Ask these property tax questions
- Ask your lender
- Buyers qualifications
- Buying a condo? Ask the board
- Buying a home in a tight market
- Can I afford to buy a home?
- Capital gains in real estate
- Closing cost
- Closing documents to keep
- A final walk-through is very important
- Finding the right neighborhood
- Forms
- Have a great yard sale
- A home inspection should cover
- Home warranty policy
- How automated do you want your home
- How big a mortgage can I afford?
- How could we lower the cost of homeowners insurance
- Improving your credit
- Internet resources
- The lender will need from you and all parties signing the loan
- Loan choices and affect
- Moving tips
- Net at closing
- Packing tips
- The pros and cons of condos
- Purchase contract - understanding the terms
- Questions to ask when choosing a real estate professional
- Questions to ask when interviewing a home inspector
- Real estate agents/salesperson/professional
- Shaping up your finances
- Should we make a move up?
- Title insurance - why do I need it?
- Top 10 reasons you need a real estate professional
- Understanding the basics of homeowners insurance
- Watch out for defects
- What really affects my credit score
- Your basic budget worksheet
- Your property wish list
