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It's the largest purchase you will ever make. A home, whether it's a house, condo, or other setup. You want the best buy, and to protect yourself and your home investment. Here's things to consider when making home buying decisions.
Advice, Guides and Buying Hints:
Home Inspection Misconceptions
- by Dwight Barnett
There are a lot of misconceptions as to what a home inspection covers. First, a home inspection is not a warranty or guarantee that the home or the parts of the home are in a good condition beyond the day of the inspection. A home inspection is simply a snapshot in time and cannot be used to try to predict what might happen to the home once the inspection is completed.
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Home Mortgage Primer
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If you are thinking about buying a house, especially your first one, you may have some basic questions about the home financing process. The following answers may help. You also may want to obtain some of the free or low-cost information listed at the end of this page.
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How Much House Can You Buy?
- by Staff
If you're in the market for a house, you need to evaluate just how much house you can really afford to buy. Lenders will seek that answer before they qualify you for a mortgage. To get the answer on your own, you might apply some formulas that the lenders will use -- like the front-end and back-end ratios. The front-end ratio addresses your ability to afford mortgage payments, and the back-end ratio addresses your debt load. Let's look at an example.
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How the Law Protects You As A Home-Buyer
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Uncle Sam looks out for his own. That wasn't always true when it came to real estate. But now legislation, much of which has been enacted just in the past decade, is on the side of the home hunter. Let's look at a rundown of the laws that protect consumers looking for a place to live. (Sorry for the legalese, but we want to get these right.)
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Inspecting Your House During Construction
- by Micheal Holigan
If you're having a new home built, you need to do a walk through with your home builder after the frame is up and the roof is on. There are several key items you want to check before the sheetrock is up. If you wait until after the sheetrock is up, it will get expensive to make changes. We're going to start with the electrical system.
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Location & Lot Selection Checklist
- by Micheal Holigan
You should put a lot of thought and planning into choosing the right home site to fit your budget and lifestyle. Of course, price is a major factor. All lots are priced by the square foot, but a more expensive lot doesn't mean you're buying a better lot. The key to choosing the right lot is deciding what's important for you and your family and finding the home site that best fits your needs. Here are some of the factors to consider.
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Pick Your Home Type
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You've filled out your wish list and figured out how much you can afford. Now you're ready to grab your car keys, your checkbook, and... wait! Let's not jump the gun. Before you even think about going shopping for your home there are a few more things to consider.
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