First time home buyers are more knowledgeable today with the Internet providing unlimited information. They want to learn more to make sure they're making the right decisions too, given the housing bubble they witnessed. Home buyers have more hurdles to overcome when buying a house, as more …
Statute of Limitations and Sellers’ Full Disclosure
Statute of limitations is used to define a period of limitation for bringing certain types of legal action. For example, when you buy a new house, the builder is liable for problems for a limited period of time. Once this period of limitation is exceeded, a home buyer can no longer file a claim …
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Home Inspections: When & Why
Home inspections get done when you buy a house, right? Everyone should get a home inspection to identify major problems before the closing. The report will help you determine if you can afford the house. What if you learn that within 3 years, the house will need a new roof, furnace and the …
Purchase Agreements Are Like Diapers
Purchase agreements are like diapers, uncomfortable but necessary to protect you throughout the home buying (selling) process. Purchase agreements cover the legal aspects of a real estate transaction between a buyer and a seller. You might focus on the most important item in the purchase agreement, …
Buying a First Home: Excited & Scared?
Buying a first home starts with knowing what to consider. Location? Price? Size? They're all worthy of consideration! Realtors will tell you when you are buying a first home, what really matters is: location, location, location. They're right too! But let’s face it, price and size have to fit into …
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Buying a New Home From a Builder is Different
Buying a new home from a builder is quite different than buying from a homeowner like yourself, so you'll need a different midset and different negotiating rules. Start out by focusing on the benefits of buying a new house - multiple models to choose from, flooring to select, and colors to pick that …
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