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Buyer Articles

Articles to help you when buying a home
Buyer Articles

Get Ready for Home Ownership

  • 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
  • 5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
  • Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
  • Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®
  • 7 Reasons to Own Your Home
  • Tax Benefits of Homeownership
  • Take the Stress Out of Homebuying

Find The Right Property

  • How High Tech is Your Home?
  • 5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
  • 10 Questions to Ask the Condo Board
  • Your Property Wish List
  • Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
  • Tips for Buying in a Tight Market
  • Pros and Cons of Going Condo
  • 10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors
  • What a Home Inspection Should Cover
  • Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know
  • 8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search

Finance Your Home

  • Specialty Mortgages: Risks and Rewards
  • Loan Types to Consider
  • 6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
  • Lender Checklist: What You Need for a Mortgage
  • Get Your Finances in Order: To-Do List
  • Budget Basics Worksheet
  • What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit
  • 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
  • How Big of a Mortgage Can I Afford?

Prepare For Closing and Beyond

  • 5 Things to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
  • Tips for Lowering Homeowner’s Insurance Costs
  • What’s a Home Warranty?
  • What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through
  • Common Closing Costs for Buyers
  • Moving With Pets
  • Closing Documents You Should Keep
  • 17 Tips for Packing Like a Pro
  • Things You Might Not Know About Title Insurance

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