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So, you’ve found a home that is everything you need. Now what? Well, you make an offer, of course! This post covers some important details about residential sale agreements that you should brush up on before writing that offer.

Getting to Know the Sale Agreement
Once you’ve found a house you like, you must make a written […]

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Next in my home buyer series - the fun part - getting out there to search for your new home!

Beginning to Search for Homes
Use your wants and needs list to give your agent (if you are using one) to get the process started. Not only is it important to have the approximate number of bedrooms, […]

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In Step 4 of the First Time Home Buyer series, we will consider whether or not you need to use the services of a real estate agent to help you find a home.

Do You Need a Realtor to Buy a Home?
As an agent myself, it may seem kind of odd that I would even pose […]

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You may want a pool, but do you really NEED it? Today I am continuing the First Time Home Buyer Guide series. Topic #3: Deciding Your Needs and Wants in a Home

As mentioned in previous posts, if you have already had the pleasure of purchasing a home, this guide may not be for you. […]

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Once you have gotten your financial house in order it is time to go on to the next step - obtaining a MORTGAGE. (Click player for sound effect)

First Things First
Before you even start your search for a home, you should first find someone who will lend you the money (unless you are paying all […]

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For those seasoned buyers out there, you might not need to read this post. However, for those first time home buyers out there, read on. I have written a step-by-step guide to buying a home that I hope will help you in this exciting, if not a bit intimidating, process. The guide will be […]

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