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A Checklist for First Time Homebuyers
A Checklist for First Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home comes with a wave of exciting emotions but can feel just as scary diving into the new world of home ownership. Purchasing a home is the American dream, and you should feel proud of your accomplishments! With this being one of the largest investments you'll make in life, it's worth going into the process knowing what is required. The award-winning real estate agents at Choice Properties have created a checklist for first time homebuyers, ensuring your set and ready to start house hunting!
Check Your Credit Score and Credit Report
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An Overview of the Mortgage Loan Process
An Overview of the Mortgage Loan Process
Through the various steps of purchasing a home, the getting qualified for a loan may feel the most overwhelming for first-time homebuyers. The expert agents at Choice Properties understand this and are here to guide you through, which is why we created an overview of the mortgage loan process. From getting an assessment to a loan officer pre-approving you, we want you to enjoy every moment of making your dream home a reality.
Pre-Approval
The first step to obtaining a mortgage loan is go through a meeting with your lender to discuss
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4 Reasons You Should Buy a New Home this Fall
4 Reasons You Should Buy a New Home this Fall
Fall is beautiful season for many reasons, from orange and yellow hues on the trees, to pumpkin carving with kids and savory comfort soups on the stove. There are many reasons to fall in love with fall, but did you know it is also the perfect season to buy a new home? Similar to how you score deals at your favorite clothing store during the season change, real estate works the same way! Fall is one of our favorite seasons here at Choice Properties because of those who are taking advantage of the peak season. Our expert agents have listed the top 4 reasons you should buy a new home this fall!
Inventory from Spring
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What's the Difference Between a Fixed Rate and an Adjustable Mortgage Rate?
What's the Difference Between a Fixed Rate and an Adjustable Mortgage Rate?
Taking on a new journey of buying a home is an exciting time, but also comes with creating a budget and researching loan options. You may be asking yourself, what's the difference between a fixed rate and an adjustable mortgage rate? While the marketplace offers a wide variety of loans within these two categories, the first step when researching mortgage options is determining which of the two main loan types fit your needs.
Fixed Mortgage Rate
A fixed rate mortgage is a well-known loan option, especially for those looking to buy their first home. During...
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How Does Your Credit Card Debt Affect Your Mortgage Rate?
How Does Your Credit Card Debt Affect Your Mortgage Rate?
Credit card debt is a common discussion in today's age and, when handled responsibly, can be a great way to boost your credit score when applying for a mortgage. Although a little credit card debt can do wonders, having too much can hurt your chances of obtaining a mortgage loan. Most Americans set a goal of buying a home, making it important to keep credit card debt under control. If you find yourself asking, "How does your credit card debt affect your mortgage rate?", then stay tuned to hear our expert realtors of Choice Properties explain the potential outcomes.
Having High Credit Card Balance