Tag: Buyer Tips

What to Look For Before Buying a Waterfront Home

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Photo by timokefoto via Pixabay Buying property can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. You want to find a place that fits your personal lifestyle and invest in a home that'll bring you years of happiness. As you're looking at shorefront real estate: 1. Understand Your Access Rights to the Water On the surface, it may...

Are You Prepared to Address Homebuying Hurdles?

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Purchasing a home may prove to be a long, arduous process, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for potential house buying hurdles. Thankfully, there are several things that you can do to put yourself in position to enjoy a successful homebuying journey, such as: 1. Establish Realistic Expectations Much in the same way that Rome was not built...

Five Things First-Time Homebuyers Need to Keep in Mind

Posted on 04/26/2020

Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Up to 9.2 million Americans will purchase their first home in 2020. Homeownership is a wonderful and sometimes overwhelming experience. It's exciting to have a place that you can personalize and call your own. However, owning a home can quickly become a burden if you don't plan carefully. Keep in mind these five...

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First Time Buyers: 3 Common Pitfalls

Posted on 04/12/2020

Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Are you in the market for your first home purchase? If so, congratulations! This is an amazingly exciting stage of life, and we know you must be excited. Many first-time buyers run into issues that can turn their new home into a source of stress. Here are three common pitfalls you should...

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Flooding Info for Home Buyers

Posted on 04/05/2020

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Flooding is possible anywhere in the US, but it can be of particular concern for property owners in Florida. Before a homebuyer purchases a home, they need to be aware of how likely it is for flooding to occur and what to do in the case of damage. So the question becomes: just...

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Inspection or No Inspection - What You Need to Know

Posted on 03/22/2020

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay As you move forward with your home purchase, your real estate agent may recommend that you have your home inspected. Sometimes the inspection is required by the lender or insurance company, but sometimes it’s an optional step. Buyers who have the option sometimes consider skipping the inspection to save a little cash....

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Accelerate Your Homebuying Timeline

Posted on 12/22/2019

You know that you want to buy a house, but you may have only a limited amount of time to conduct a home search and discover your ideal residence. Luckily, there are many things that you can do to speed up your homebuying timeline. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you accelerate your journey from...

Don't Worry About Buyer's Remorse

Posted on 09/29/2019

We get it. Buying a house, whether it's your first house or your third, is a big deal. You want to find the best deal for yourself while getting the home you’ve been dreaming about, and you want to live a happy life in the house for years to come. Deciding on which home to purchase can come...

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What Does It Really Cost to Buy a Home?

Posted on 07/28/2019

The cost of buying a house extends beyond a seller's initial asking price. In fact, there are many "hidden" costs that buyers need to consider as they decide whether to purchase a house, such as: 1. Closing Costs There are various closing costs that a buyer may encounter before he or she finalizes a house purchase, including survey, appraisal...

Key Issues to Address Before You Buy a Home

Posted on 06/02/2019

If you intend to purchase a house soon, it helps to prepare for the home buying journey. In fact, if you identify potential issues before you start your quest to find your dream home, you could avoid them during your property search. Now, let's take a look at three common issues that plague homebuyers, along with tips to address...

Why Today's the Day You Need to Pursue a Home

Posted on 02/24/2019