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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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What Is A Customized Mortgage?
Getting a mortgage for your home can be a pretty complicated experience, since there are so many different terms and options that you need to think about. Is an adjustable-rate mortgage better than a fixed-rate mortgage? What is a jumbo mortgage and how will your options change if you are a veteran? However, there is one option that has recently become pretty popular for its versatility, and that is the customized mortgage.

Apartment Rental Tips For Those Who Have Bad Credit
If your employer is relocating you to a new state for an extended period of time, then you may be worried that your low credit score could prevent you from renting an apartment in your new city. Thankfully, people with low credit ratings successfully rent apartments every day, and using these time-tested tips, you can be one of them: Skip the Large Apartment Complexes with Professional Property Managers While you may have visions of yourself basking in the sun next to the large pool at your new apartment complex, it is always better to have more realistic expectations for your new apartment.

Tips For Finding The Best Apartment Complex
Are you looking to get out of your current apartment and into a new apartment complex? If you are, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you not only save on your new apartment but also that there isn't anything that prevents you from renewing your lease after your initial lease expires. So, if you want to be confident that the next apartment complex is great for your needs, be sure to look for an apartment with the following in mind:

Need To Reestablish An HOA In Your Older Neighborhood? Get It Started With These Tips
Do you live in an older neighborhood that used to have a homeowner's association, but is disassembled and now there are things that need to be fixed? Do many of the neighbors agree that they would rather pay a small fee to have a company manage the things that need work around the neighborhood?  If so, it's time to talk with a homeowner's association company to see if they would be willing to manage your neighborhood.

3 Reasons You Should Hire A Real Estate Agent Instead Of Selling Your Home Alone
During recent years, you may have noticed that there were fewer people buying and selling homes due to the recession that impacted so many hard-working Americans. Fortunately, the economy has begun to recover and as a result, the housing market has similarly improved. However, even though it is easy to be tempted to try to sell your home without the assistance of a real estate agent, there are benefits of their assistance that can help you during this challenging time.

Area-Related Considerations For First-Time Buyers To Keep In Mind When House Shopping
As a first-time buyer, beginning the process of house shopping can be highly exciting, and as you begin to browse properties and attend open houses, it's easy to get swept away by a particular house's location or perks. While you should never skimp on thinking about every home-related feature and how it could impact your family, it's also important to think outside the walls of the home and to the neighborhood in general.

How A Home Inspection Can Increase Your Chances Of Price Negotiations
When you have your eye set on a particular home for sale, you may be excited and wonder how long it will take before you can move in. If you know you already have financing, you may be extremely near to closing and signing the paperwork to close the deal. However, if you are waiting on the results of a professional home inspection before closing can take place, you might consider it an opportunity to negotiate the price of the home.

Looking For A New Place To Rent? Here Are 3 Questions To Ask Yourself
Stepping into a home of your own can be exciting. While you get the freedom of being on your own, you also have to make sure you end up getting what you need in your new property. As you look at some of the different properties available to rent, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to make sure you get what you need right from the start.

Five Good Reasons To Choose A Custom Home
If you're considering a new home, you may be wondering whether to choose a completed newly-built home or have one built to your specifications and with your family and your needs in mind. While a custom home is generally more expensive, choosing this option offers a number of benefits, not the least of which is having a home that meets all of the items on your home "wish list." Benefits of having a custom home built for your family

3 Questions To Ask When You Are Renting A New Apartment As A Single Parent
As a newly single parent, it may be more challenging to find an appropriate apartment that is both affordable and meets the needs of your family. Fortunately, asking the following questions will help you save time and frustration during the process of renting a new apartment. #1-What Type Of Apartment Do You Need? It is easy to classify all apartments together. However, you may find that townhomes or apartment buildings with fewer units provide more privacy and larger areas.