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buying your first home - what you should know

If you are considering buying your first home, there are a lot of things that you may have failed to consider. Having gone through the first time home buying process just a year ago, I have learned quite a bit about buying, maintaining and protecting my own home. On this blog, you will find tips for buying the home that you can afford, lists of things that you may not have accounted for in your budget and advice for protecting the big investment that you will spend the next several years paying for and living in. Hopefully what I have included will help you.

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Buying A Home In An Area You'Re Unfamiliar With? 3 Tips To Get You Started

Posted on October 24, 2017

Moving into a neighborhood that you're not familiar with can be overwhelming since you may not know what to look for and what to expect from the area. Whether you're moving to a new area due to a new job opportunity or because of your budget for your new home, there are a number of things that you can do to make sure that you find a home that meets your needs, despite being on familiar with the area. [Read More]

Deciding Between Having a House Built & Buying an Existing Single-Family Home

Posted on October 24, 2017

If you are in the market to buy a residential property for sale and you can't decide on whether you want to have your own home built or you want to buy an already existing one, then you want to learn about some of the positive things each can offer. This way, you can match those positive factors up with what means the most to you in a home and come to a decision. [Read More]

How To Identify An Up-And-Coming Urban Area When Real Estate Shopping

Posted on October 18, 2017

If you want to purchase a home located in an urban area but are struggling to find one you can afford, then you should consider looking in an up-and-coming neighborhood. While you may prefer to live in an area that has low crime and excellent schools for your children, buying in an up-and-coming neighborhood can give you more bang for your budget and provide you with an excellent investment that will grow in value as the other homes around yours are improved. [Read More]

What Is Title Insurance & Who Should Pay for It?

Posted on October 11, 2017

One of the costs associated with the purchase of a home is for buying title insurance. The cost of title insurance is among the many financial transactions accounted for on the date of closing. Home buyers may be able to reduce the cost of closing by negotiating which party is to pay the expense of title insurance. Title insurance is typically required when you obtain a new mortgage. Title insurance protects the lender and buyer in the event that a defect is later discovered in the property title. [Read More]