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Solving The Affordability Crisis One Home At A Time (Part 2)

By | April 9th, 2001|

Manufactured homes have been around for a long time. Prior to the mid-1970s, they were referred to as mobile homes, which were single-wide trailers on wheels. More than 80 percent of residents who live in manufactured or modular homes rate their satisfaction with the product as "high." But the best part about manufactured housing is the price.

Choosing The Right Options For New Construction

By | March 12th, 2001|

When you buy a new house today, you'll have an endless array of decisions to make, starting with what color you want your walls painted to what color and design of cabinets you want installed in the kitchen. While each upgrade may cost just a few hundred dollars, developers say many home buyers go overboard, and add 10 to 30 percent to the purchase price of their home. If you're purchasing a $300,000 home, you could quickly get the price to $400,000, simply through the options and upgrades you choose.

Buying A Home For Your Needs

By | March 5th, 2001|

Home buyers should think about what they need from their home for the next 5 to 7 years -- the typical amount of time homeowners stay in a house. By doing your homework ahead of time, you should be able to make a savvier home buying or building decision, and possibly save yourself thousands of dollars in the process.

Find Home Market Value With Real Estate Agent

By | March 1st, 2001|

When you're selling your home, what's a good way to find out the home's market value? You can hire an appraiser to determine your home's market value but it may be better to work with real estate agents. You can ask three real estate agents to come through your home and do a comparative market analysis (CMA) which is used to determine your home's market value for sale.

Home Buyer Stuck With Old Owner’s Stuff

By | March 1st, 2001|

A home buyer agrees to help the previous owner move their things. Seven months later, the owner is still dealing with storage and moving. This homeowner needs to take a strong stance and give a deadline in writing for the removal of all possessions.

Bring Inspector To Walk Through

By | March 1st, 2001|

If a new construction builder offers early inspections, such as a pre-dry wall inspection, it's a good idea to bring along a professional home inspector. A good builder will offer an inspection opportunity to buyers, and they should take advantage.

Home Inspection Contingency Essential To Deal

By | March 1st, 2001|

A home buyer deposits earnest money and signs an amendment to remove the inspection contingency rider to the contract. Later, an engineer inspection finds problems in the foundation and the home buyers want to back out. If the buyers signed away their rights to have a home inspection, then they cannot walk away after a poor inspection report.

Using 401(K) or IRA for Down Payment

By | March 1st, 2001|

You can't take money from your 401(k) or IRA retirement account, but you can borrow it if your company will let you. Federal law currently permits you to borrow up to $10,000 from an IRA for the purchase of a first home, without paying a penalty. Borrowing from a 401(k) or IRA should be the absolute last place you turn when it comes to scraping together cash for a down payment.

Buyer Has Two Real Estate Agents

By | February 28th, 2001|

When you're looking for your first home, you may be looking in multiple states. There may be real estate agents who work in more than one state if they border each other. What can you do if you're working with two real estate agents? How much should you share with a real estate agent about how much you can afford to spend when you're buying a home?

Buying A Home In Expensive Real Estate Market

By | February 28th, 2001|

When real estate market prices are high, should you wait to buy a home? It is always a good time to buy a home if you buy one at the right price and on the right terms. A real estate agent can help you navigate home prices when you're buying a home in an expensive real estate market.

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