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What are the Major Costs of Owning a Home?

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Buying a home means more than making sure you can pay the mortgage payment. There are many costs you must consider before you purchase a home. Talking with the current owners can help give you an idea of the average cost of a particular home, but we will discuss in general the factors you should consider. Get Matched with a Lender, Click Here. Real Estate Taxes First, let’s … [Read more...] about What are the Major Costs of Owning a Home?

Is the Home Sale Price a Public Record?

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The home sale price of various homes can give you a lot of information. Whether you are in the market to buy in the area or you want to know the value in your current area, finding out home sales prices can be a valuable resource. Looking for Current Mortgage Interest Rates? Click Here. Luckily, the home sale prices are public record. How you access those records may differ … [Read more...] about Is the Home Sale Price a Public Record?

Is it Wise to Use a 401K to Pay Off Your Mortgage?

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You want to get out of debt, including your mortgage, so you think it may be a good idea to use your 401K savings. While we are all for consumers getting out of debt, the one time we wouldn’t recommend that you pay off your mortgage is if you have to use your retirement funds to do so. Your 401K funds should be left untouched until you are at least 59 ½, if not later. Get … [Read more...] about Is it Wise to Use a 401K to Pay Off Your Mortgage?

Everything You Need to Know About FHA Renovation Loan Process

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The 203K loan process is a bit more detailed than any other loan process, but with the right precision, you can get this type of loan to help you purchase and fix up a home. 203K loans are backed by the FHA, so they have many of the same guidelines as FHA loans. Where the difference lies is in the process that needs to take place in order to complete the home purchase. There … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About FHA Renovation Loan Process

Negotiating Strategies When Buying a FSBO Home

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Not every home for sale is listed by a realtor. Many homeowners decide to try for sale by owner (FSBO). This way they don’t have to share the profits. Since it’s up to the seller to pay the real estate agent, the seller comes out the winner on this one. So does it make sense for you as a buyer to buy FSBO home? We take a look below. What you Might Lose Buying a FSBO Don’t get … [Read more...] about Negotiating Strategies When Buying a FSBO Home