Home Walk Through

Home Walk Through

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

In addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists, consider the following: Is there enough room for both the present and the future? Are there enough bedrooms and bathrooms? Is the house structurally sound? Do the mechanical systems and...
Home Walk Through

Credit History

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

There are three major credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Obtaining your credit report is as easy as calling and requesting one. Once you receive the report, it’s important to verify its accuracy. Double-check the “high credit...
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HUD Help

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD, helps people by administering a variety of programs that develop and support affordable housing. Specifically, HUD plays a large role in homeownership by making loans available for lower- and...
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Neighborhood Hunting

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

Narrowing your search for the perfect home can be a little easier if you start with a few neighborhoods and work your way out. Keep in mind access to shopping, schools and your more travelled routes.
Home Walk Through

House Buying Season

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

Because many buyers prefer to move in the spring or summer, the real estate market starts to heat up as early as February. Families with children are anxious to buy so they can move during summer vacation, before the new school year begins. The market slows down in...