Buying a home is often the biggest single purchase you’ll ever make. But it isn’t just choosing a home to buy that’s complicated. You’ve got to think through neighborhood issues, size issues, and cost issues. Buying a home can also include legal issues, construction or building concerns, and have serious tax implications. Financing your home purchase is another big topic of interest for most home buyers. From this topic page, you’ll be able to find articles and videos that help you understand how to balance what you want in a home with what you can afford to spend. You’ll also be able to refine your search about buying a home by using the topic cloud on the right navigation.
Buying Home For Day Care Business
By Ilyce Glink| 2001-02-16T00:00:00-06:00 February 16th, 2001|
A stay-at-home-mom is interested in buying a new home that she could start a daycare business in. Ilyce explains the bank will need two years self-employment history.
Renting In A Tight Market
By Ilyce Glink| 2000-04-25T00:00:00-05:00 April 25th, 2000|
Chicago is turning into a tight market for renters. Buildings are being converted into condos and no new apartments are being built. As prices rise, is it still a good idea to rent? It can be, if you don't want something long term or you can't get a home loan.
Sound Advice For First-Time Buyers To Protect Your Investment
By Ilyce Glink| 2000-04-17T00:00:00-05:00 April 17th, 2000|
When it comes to buying a home, it's difficult to shop around for the best deal. If the market is tight, and there aren't enough homes for all of the buyers who want them, you could find yourself bidding against a dozen other home buyers for the same property. Step 1 to protecting your investment is to buy a home in a great school district.
Loans Designed For Borrowers With Credit Problems
By Ilyce Glink| 2000-01-24T00:00:00-06:00 January 24th, 2000|
One of the biggest changes in the real estate market over the past five years has been how home buyers with poor credit are perceived. The thriving economy has given lenders the opportunity to reach out to these prospective borrowers with new, custom-tailored loan programs designed to reward homeowners who pay on time, or help folks restructure their financial lives.
Buying A Home: Real Estate Brokers Get The Best Results
By Ilyce Glink| 1999-02-08T00:00:00-06:00 February 8th, 1999|
If you're planning on buying a home, using a real estate broker will get you the best results. Real estate brokers are usually paid by the seller, so the person buying a home gets the expert advice without the cost. If you decide on buying a home with the help of a real estate broker, your chances of getting the best deal or the home of your dreams will shrink.
Benefits Of Renting If You’re Not Ready To Buy
By Ilyce Glink| 1998-06-15T00:00:00-05:00 June 15th, 1998|
With the way the market is going, you might be thinking that everyone and his or her brother is out in force looking for a home to buy. It may feel that way, especially if a few properties have slipped through your fingers. Why would anyone rent, especially if you could own a home for less money and take advantage of the tax benefits offered to homeowners? However, many people are still renting, especially if they're not ready to get established in a community or put in the effort that comes with buying a home.
Real Estate: Buying Property At Auction
By Ilyce Glink| 1998-05-11T00:00:00-05:00 May 11th, 1998|
Auctioning off real estate has come into its own. Now, you can sell a home through an auction, and then auction off the contents leaving just the property. Once you've stripped down the interior, it's time for the down and dirty auction to take place: The home demolition auction.