Buyer Articles
Articles to help you when buying a home
Get Ready for Home Ownership
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