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Amith
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07-24-2012 @ 2:10 AM |
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Every one wants to make sure that they only get the best Property Deals, so as to ensure that their hard-earned money doesn’t go in vain. Indeed, some of you must have worked your lives out, saving the money only to buy a dream home. And when the opportunity comes, you can get deceived of all your savings without having the faintest idea of what exactly happened. In order to avoid such unfortunate situations, you must read the following Home Buying Tips:
Don’t buy if you can’t stay put.
If you can’t commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years, then owning is probably not for you, at least not yet. With the transaction costs of buying and selling a home, you may end up losing money if you sell any sooner – even in a rising market. When prices are falling, it’s an even worse proposition.
Start by shoring up your credit.
Since you most likely will need to get a mortgage to buy a house, you must make sure your credit history is as clean as possible. A few months before you start house hunting, get copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you discover.
Aim for a home you can really afford.
The rule of thumb is that you can buy housing that runs about two-and-one-half times your annual salary. But you’ll do better to use one of many calculators available online to get a better handle on how your income, debts, and expenses affect what you can afford.
If you can’t put down the usual 20 percent, you may still qualify for a loan.
There are a variety of public and private lenders who, if you qualify, offer low-interest mortgages that require a down payment as small as 3 percent of the purchase price.
Buy in a district with good schools.
In most areas, this advice applies even if you don’t have school-age children. Reason: When it comes time to sell, you’ll learn that strong school districts are a top priority for many home buyers, thus helping to boost property values.
Get professional help.
Even though the Internet gives buyers unprecedented access to home listings, most new buyers (and many more experienced ones) are better off using a professional agent. Look for an exclusive buyer agent, if possible, who will have your interests at heart and can help you with strategies during the bidding process.
Choose carefully between points and rate.
When picking a mortgage, you usually have the option of paying additional points — a portion of the interest that you pay at closing — in exchange for a lower interest rate. If you stay in the house for a long time — say three to five years or more — it’s usually a better deal to take the points. The lower interest rate will save you more in the long run.
Before house hunting, get pre-approved.
Getting pre-approved will you save yourself the grief of looking at houses you can’t afford and put you in a better position to make a serious offer when you do find the right house. Not to be confused with pre-qualification, which is based on a cursory review of your finances, pre-approval from a lender is based on your actual income, debt and credit history.
Hire a home inspector.
Sure, your lender will require a home appraisal anyway. But that’s just the bank’s way of determining whether the house is worth the price you’ve agreed to pay. Separately, you should hire your own home inspector, preferably an engineer with experience in doing home surveys in the area where you are buying. His or her job will be to point out potential problems that could require costly repairs down the road.
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travistane
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07-25-2012 @ 2:48 AM |
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It really help to those people who are planning to buy a house, great tips. Thanks!
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Peter
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08-08-2012 @ 2:57 AM |
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The most important thing is location and area in which you are going to buy property. I would like to recommend all of you that if you hire any real estate agent or broker then you can make your deal safe. No doubt, agent will charge his fee but you will be safe from any fraud or misguidance in his presence. I liked the information that you shared over here and would appreciate your knowledge that you delivered in this post.
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This message was edited by Peter on 8-15-12 @ 4:25 AM
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Scintillion
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08-12-2012 @ 2:57 AM |
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All very good home buying tips to keep in mind when dealing with these uncertain times and markets.
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utahcountyprope
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08-13-2012 @ 1:10 AM |
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I think this post is helpful if anyone want to buy property.I found this post helpful to me because i want to buy residential to live for a long time.I contacted to the property management hartford ct, this company also mentioned me some of these tips to buy property.
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jeremiah123
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08-27-2012 @ 2:13 AM |
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Well....
Buying a home is not a easy task. You should decide the budget first and check all the details about the home such as location, surrounding area, affordable price and market value before buying it. You should check all the legal documents of the home very well.
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This message was edited by jeremiah123 on 9-1-12 @ 9:57 AM
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kellyclarkson
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09-20-2012 @ 1:15 AM |
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Before buying a new home you must keep some important thing in your mind i.e.location and area in which you are going to buy property. I would like to recommend all of you that if you hire any real estate agent or broker then you can make your deal safe. No doubt, agent will charge his fee but you will be safe from any fraud or misguidance in his presence. I liked the information that you shared over here and would appreciate your knowledge that you delivered in this post.
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AlexNorton
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09-20-2012 @ 1:27 AM |
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You should do a lot of research and homework before buying property or a new home. AS you might be investing a lot of money then it deserves a lot of care.
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ForeclosureHome
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09-20-2012 @ 2:40 PM |
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In addition to buying the home you will live in, now is
a good time to purchase investment real estate. Prices
are still low and there is solid evidence showing that
the economy is recovering (albeit slowly). This
indicates that a nice return is really possible if the
investment is good (i.e. good condition, good location
and good design).
When you combine this with higher than average rental
rates, caused by tightening mortgage requirements; the
positive cash flow will only enhance the investment
yield.
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opportunities visiting
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This message was edited by ForeclosureHome on 10-10-12 @ 11:17 AM
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julia144
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09-21-2012 @ 2:45 AM |
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Hi,
Buying a home is not a easy task. You should consider some facts before buying a home.
1) You need to decide your budget for investment.
2) Proper location.
3) Secured surrounding area.
4) Home market value.
You should check all the legal documents of the home before taking any decision.
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