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Figuring out whether you're ready to buy a house -- whether you're a renter or are aiming to move up or size down -- can be a daunting task. But there are signs that will indicate whether you're ready to take the buying plunge.
If you are thinking about buying, you're not...
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In a market where prices are continually rising, should a potential buyer or seller/buyer ever wait for home prices to drop before diving in?
I would first refer you to your local economic outlook. Home prices are driven by supply and demand -- straight and simple. One of...
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It's been a mixed bag for first-time homebuyers this year. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and the number of Americans purchasing their first house continues to stay strong. On the other hand, home prices that continue to nudge upward - in some cases soar -...
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For homeowners aiming to sell their home and buy another, it's the classic real estate, which came first, the chicken or the egg, question - buy or sell first?
If you sell first, you may find yourself under a tight deadline to find another house, or be forced in temporary...
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Armed with your down payment and your pre-approved mortgage loan, the next step is finding the house that will best meet your family's needs. With realistic expectations, patience, and plenty of research, you'll be well on your way.
Once you narrow it down to the...
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When you're in the market for a home, it seems as if there are millions of questions to ask -- and no doubt plenty more. As buyers we become so wrapped up in the physical aspects of the house -- the rooms, amenities, and structure -- that we give less attention to quiet issues...
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