Location! Location! Location!
When you buy a home you must always consider location. Location, location, location may be a trite saying but there's something to it. Location affects which home you buy and who buys it from you in the future.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-25T07:47:27-06:00 December 25th, 2007|
When you buy a home you must always consider location. Location, location, location may be a trite saying but there's something to it. Location affects which home you buy and who buys it from you in the future.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-17T23:00:56-06:00 December 17th, 2007|
It's important to consider your lifestyle when putting together a home buying wish list. You can ask yourself a variety of questions to narrow down what's most important to you during the home buying process. Consider not only yourself but your family too.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-16T00:00:00-06:00 December 16th, 2007|
A homeowner's association fee was not disclosed when this ThinkGlink reader bought a home. Ilyce's readers respond to her article finding the real estate agent to blame for the unknown fee.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-04T06:03:32-06:00 December 4th, 2007|
Before you buy a home you should figure out what you want. If you have been renting for a while you have some idea of what has worked for you and what hasn't. Make a wish list for what you want in a home so you can be a successful home buyer.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-03T20:52:56-06:00 December 3rd, 2007|
If you're a single woman and debating whether to become a home buyer you're not alone. It's no longer unusual for women to buy homes by themselves. Still, it's good to be prepared for the possibility of discrimination when you are buying a home.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-03T00:00:00-06:00 December 3rd, 2007|
When you want to start buying investment property you want to assemble an expert team. Look at your first home as investment property. And always have an exit strategy when buying investment property.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-02T23:37:44-06:00 December 2nd, 2007|
When you are thinking about becoming a home buyer, it's always good to run the numbers. A long-term renter can easily justify buying a home when he considers the total amount that he spends in rent over many years. Buying a home is a wise financial decision when you can afford it.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-02T00:07:58-06:00 December 2nd, 2007|
If you're not sure whether to buy a home, consider some of the reasons that most home buyers give. People buy homes as investments, to save for their futures, to accomplish the American dream. Once you have saved for down payment and made the emotional commitment you're ready to buy your first home.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-30T00:42:01-06:00 November 30th, 2007|
Before you call a real estate agent, before you make buying your first home a goal, it's important to get educated. Home buying is both exciting and daunting. To help you evaluate whether you are ready to become a home buyer ask yourself some key questions.
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-30T00:00:00-06:00 November 30th, 2007|
When you're a first time home buyer you may not have enough money for a down payment. While you can buy a home with a small down payment, you may have to then pay PMI. How can you find more money for a down payment? To get down payment assistance you can borrow from a 401k, use IRA money, or get help from friends and family. Down payment assistance may also be available from your community.