20
Dec
By Adrian Willanger
Home Mortgage, ,

First-Time Homebuyer Checklist For Success When Embarking On The Homebuying Journey

Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming without a clear plan. With so many moving parts, from financial prep to evaluating potential homes, having a comprehensive checklist can help simplify the process. Here's everything you need to consider to make your home-buying journey smoother and more successful: 1. Get Your Finances in Order Check Your Credit Score: Lenders rely heavily on your credit score. Aim for a score of 620 or higher to qualify for a conventional loan, though some programs accept lower scores. Save for a Down Payment: Depending on the type…
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12
Sep
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

How Long Should I Spend Looking For a New Home?

Whether you've been looking for a home for a long time now, or you're just about to get started on the hunt, you're probably wondering how long should you spend looking for a new home. Does it take weeks to find your forever home, or months or even a year? What's typical? There Is No Typical The reality is, there is no typical amount of time it takes to find your home. There are too many variables, including how actively you're looking. Maybe you've heard horror stories of people who've been hunting for a house for a year. But come…
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03
Aug
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

Guide To Buying An A-Frame House

A-Frame houses have spiked in popularity over the last couple of years. These adorable homes can be quirky or sleek and modern. They are shaped like a triangle -- hence the name. A-Frame houses are shaped like the letter A. The walls begin near the foundation and slope upwards in a slant. The walls meet at the top to form a triangle or A-shape.  A-Frame houses are popular all over the United States. They are ideal for second or vacation homes. The big windows make them especially popular in very picturesque locales. This feature allows homeowners to enjoy fabulous views…
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22
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Time House Hunting

In the ideal home-buying scenario, you'd have plenty of time to find the perfect home. However, this is not always possible. Maybe you are relocating for a job and have to buy a house from across the country. If this is the case, you might have to limit the time that you spend house hunting. Here are some tips to help you make your search as productive as possible.  #1 Get A Mortgage Pre-Approval  Before attending open houses and searching for a home, you should get pre-approved for a mortgage. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage will help you identify the…
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20
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

House Hunting When You Are In A Time Crunch

In an ideal world, you'd have plenty of time to find the perfect home. However, that does not always happen. Maybe you are relocating because of a job transfer. Fortunately, it doesn't have to take months to find the perfect home. You can speed up the process of buying a home utilizing some tried and true tips.  Here are some of the best ways to speed up the house buying process.  Find An Experienced Real Estate Agent  An experienced agent likely has an extensive network and many connections. They might know what properties are coming on the market before anyone else…
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