Home Buying Information |
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 | First Time Buyer Tax Credit
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First-time homebuyers can take advantage of the new temporary tax credit signed into law on July 30, 2008, by President Bush as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. |
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| Request Buyer's Tool Kit
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Tips for home buying, moving checklist, helpful information on the whole process of buying a home. Valuable tools for buying a home. These items can be requested to be emailed to you or sent via US postal service. |
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| Buyers Information Guide
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8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order, 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score, Your Property Wish List, Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood, Tips on Buying in a Tight Market, The Pros and Cons of Condos, 5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR, Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR, 10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership, How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?, 7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home, 5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes, 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers, 10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying, 10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
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| Property Search
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Search properties for sale in the marketplace. Utilize the most comprehensive selection of search tools available. |
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| Homebuyers Tool Kit
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First time home buyers helpful pages on the process of buying your first home. Needs & want lists, how to shop for a home, how to choose a realtor, asscess your credit & finances. |
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| "My Property Finder"
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With "My Property Finder" you will have your own personal research center with the ability to use the Advance Search, Save Searches, save and organize properties into Favorite Folders, and at your option, receive Email Notices of newly listed properties that meet your advanced search criteria, and have unlimited access to Virtual Tours and Photo Galleries. |
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| From Contract to Close
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Once you have a signed contract there are numerous activities that happen. Follow a step by step list to help you navigate through the process of buying a home. |
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| 5 Things to know about Home Owners Insurance
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Generally your homeowner’s insurance covers you for accidents that happen to other people on your property, including medical care, court costs, and awards by the court. However, there is usually an upper limit to the amount of coverage provided. Be sure that it’s sufficient if you have significant assets.
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| 5 Things to Know About Title Insurance
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Title insurance protects the holder from any losses sustained from defects in the title. It’s required by most mortgage lenders. Here are five other things you should know about title insurance. |
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| Virtual Tours
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View hundreds of 360 degree Virtual Tours. See the home interiors from all angles, to experience tour a property without leaving your home. |
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| Purchasing a home
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When buying a home, it’s important to think carefully about your offering price—but also your offering terms. Most purchase offers define both. And in some cases, terms and conditions can represent thousands of dollars in additional value for buyers—or additional costs.
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| 10 COMMON MYTHS SHARD BY FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
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Myth #1:
All real estate agents are the same.
Many buyers think that anyone who holds a real estate license is equally capable of assisting them in buying a home. But I could ask them, “Does everyone with a driver’s license operate a vehicle the same way?” Of course not. Both drivers and real estate agents are licensed by their state. But just as drivers approach the road differently, so can real estate licensees vary considerably in how they approach their job. Read the 9 other myths.
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| 7 Reasons to own your own home
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Here is the number 7th reason it is better to buy than pay rent. Stability. Remaining in one neighborhood for several years gives you a chance to participate in community activities, lets you and your family establish lasting friendships, and offers your children the benefit of educational continuity. |
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| Common Closing Costs for Buyers
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You’ll likely be responsible for a variety of fees and expenses that you and the seller will have to pay at the time of closing. Your lender must provide a good-faith estimate of all settlement costs. The title company or other entity conducting the closing will tell you the required amount for:
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| The Purchase Contract
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Most real estate agents use standard pre-printed purchase contract forms, filling in the details specific to your purchase terms.
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| Closing Documets that you should keep
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On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference.
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| Real Estate Commissions
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Everyone deserves to be paid for valuable services they render to others, and real estate professionals are no different. But as a prospective homebuyer, you’ll want to be sure you understand how compensation factors into your transaction.
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| Open Houses
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View and get directions for all of our current Open Houses! |
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Direct 630-781-6383
