Home Buying

Buying a home is often the biggest single purchase you’ll ever make. But it isn’t just choosing a home to buy that’s complicated. You’ve got to think through neighborhood issues, size issues, and cost issues. Buying a home can also include legal issues, construction or building concerns, and have serious tax implications. Financing your home purchase is another big topic of interest for most home buyers. From this topic page, you’ll be able to find articles and videos that help you understand how to balance what you want in a home with what you can afford to spend. You’ll also be able to refine your search about buying a home by using the topic cloud on the right navigation.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Home much home can I afford? Home buying can be stressful when you are concerned about the cost of your mortgageA Mortgage is a document granting a lien on a home in exchange for financing granted by a lender. The …

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Housing Market Future Predictions | Buy Now or Wait?

The housing markets future predictions is a question many people have. Deciding if you should buy a home now or wait takes some consideration. Q: I am a married, 65-year old retiree. I spent 22 years in the military (with …

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Buying a House as a Long Term Investment

You should think of buying a house as a long term investment. Find out why thinking long term is so important when buying a home. As the housing market finally seems to be picking up again, the question on everyone’s …

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Buying a House After Retirement | Better to Rent or Buy?

Buying a house after retirement can be a good or bad idea. Deciding if it’s better to rent or buy a house after retirement requires careful planning. Q: I am a 66-year old single female. I currently rent a home …

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Getting a New Mortgage After Short Sale or Foreclosure

Getting a new mortgageA Mortgage is a document granting a lien on a home in exchange for financing granted by a lender. The mortgage is the means by which the lender secures the loan and has the ability to foreclose …

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What is Seller Disclosure? Required Disclosures When Selling a House

Do you know what a seller disclosure is? Home buyers should go over the required seller disclosures before making an offer. As a buyer, you’ve got find out everything you can about the condition of a home before you even …

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Should You Use Retirement Funds to Buy a House?

Should you use retirement funds to buy a house? Borrowing from a 401(k) to buy a house can be a bad move. More in today’s Real EstateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and …

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Home Closing Tips: Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink

During your home closing keep a copy of mortgageA Mortgage is a document granting a lien on a home in exchange for financing granted by a lender. The mortgage is the means by which the lender secures the loan and …

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Finding the Right Home to Buy: Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink

Finding the right home to buy can be a difficult task. Ilyce Glink talks about buying the right home in today’s Real EstateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and improvements. Minute. Just like …

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Investing in Foreclosures | Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink

Investing in foreclosures can lead to big gains. Ilyce Glink talks about real estateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and improvements. investing and foreclosureForeclosure is the legal action taken to extinguish a home …

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