Tag: Homebuyer

Posted on 10/20/2024
VA Loans for First-Time Homebuyers: A Basic Guide
If you've served in the U.S. military, a VA loan might be an excellent way to finance your first home. If you're interested in using this benefit, it's important to know the steps involved. Here is a basic guide to buying your first home with a VA loan: Get Your Certificate of Eligibility A certificate of eligibility from...
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Posted on 07/28/2024
Here's what to have on the day of closing
The day of closing is the goal at the end of a long and...
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Posted on 07/07/2024
Mortgage broker vs lender: How they compare
At first, it might seem tricky to differentiate a...
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Posted on 01/28/2024
Move-In Ready Homes: What to Expect
If you’re searching for a new home, it’s important to be aware of the different terminology used for property conditions. Knowing the details of a property can help you avoid extra costs and frustration after purchase. “Move-in ready” is one term you will probably encounter in the housing market. Here is an explanation of what “move-in ready” actually...
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Posted on 04/16/2023
The basics of getting preapproved for a mortgage
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an essential part...
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Posted on 04/24/2022
3 Major Benefits of Assuming a VA Loan
Assuming a VA loan can be a convenient and cost-effective way for veterans to finance a new home. By assuming a loan, the buyer can take over an existing mortgage when buying a home. Loan assumption can have numerous advantages for the buyer and seller, and is considered an often overlooked VA benefit. Here are some major reasons...
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Posted on 05/09/2021
Flipping: 4 Avoidable Mistakes to Remember
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The potentially high-profit world of house flipping typically gets ambitious entrepreneurs going on the offensive. House-flipping profits reportedly topped an average of $67,000 in 2020, proving that the ambitious can certainly earn a good living in the industry. But the other side of the coin doesn’t always trend in the news or social...
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