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The Key to Buying Waterfront Property
The Key to Buying Waterfront Property
Purchasing a home is a complicated process from pre-approval to the last signature. Buying 'waterfront' property throws another layer of complexity into the process. Real estate agents who work with waterfront properties on a regular basis understand the process backwards and forwards. Finding an experienced agent can really make the process take less time when they know what an individual is looking for and will tailor the search to those specific properties. These tips will give an idea of what to expect when doing research on buying waterfront property.
Tips
Find a real estate agent who specializes in waterfront p...
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Making an Offer on Your Dream Home
Maybe you stumbled on 'the one' with the first property you looked at, but it's more likely you've been at it for months, critiquing every detail until at long last, you found it. Your dream home. Landscaping to die for surrounding a home just right for you and yours. It has all the neighborhood amenities you wanted. The location is perfect. This is it!
Now what?
Here are some tips to remember when making your first offer to buy.
First, there is no absolute wrong or right way to do this. Be realistic with your offer, however. Working with a good real estate agent can go a long way toward helping you do this. You don't want to offend anyone by offering f...
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The Homebuyer’s Guide to Getting a Mortgage
Making the decision to buy a home in Central Ohio doesn't have to be daunting or intimidating. With a little understanding of how the mortgage process works, you'll be a proud bellefontaine homeowner in no time.
A pre-check of your finances is highly suggested to give you a starting point. Knowing what you can realistically afford, even in the case of a financial emergency, can save you heartache down the road. You don't want to bite off a mortgage that is bigger than you can chew. Knowing your limits will also narrow your property searches down and help you stay on target. Online calculators are available to help you determine affordability:
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First-Time Home Buying Tips
Purchasing a home will be one of the most important investments of your life, and can be slightly overwhelming and even a bit scary at times throughout the process. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your first home purchase will run smoothly and be an exciting time of your life:
Save Up For a Down Payment
A majority of mortgage lenders will require a down payment of 5%-20% of the home sale price. First-time home buyers today may find it difficult to come up with such a large amount of cash, especially those who have recently graduated college with excessive amounts of student loan debt.
Luckily for young adults, home affordability and down payment assistanc...
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Making the Move Easier on the Family
Moving is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. So many variables are up in the air and the days seem to disappear, leaving you with too much to do and not enough time to do it. At least it feels that way. Slowing down just a bit, and opening yourself up to having some fun with the move, can help reduce stress and alleviate tension for everyone involved. You, the kids, the pets . . . you want everyone happy where you end up, not miserable and drained from the whole experience.
Say Goodbye to the Old Home
Take photos before everything gets packed up. Document each room so you can revisit it later—either for the walk down memory lane or as a reference t...