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.

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How Much House Can I Afford

Added March 19, 2010 by Ilyce R. Glink

How Much House Can I Afford
While we all have seen shows on dream homes, we may not be able to afford those homes and may not want to actually live in those dream homes. You need to know how much you can afford when buying a house. When you know the amount, you still need to feel comfortable spending that amount on a monthly basis. A big mistake home buyers make is thinking they can afford a home and then realizing that they are spending too much of their money trying to keep their home. It's a common home buying mistake to buy more than you can comfortably afford. Make sure you are comfortable with your monthly home budget.

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Expert Real Estate Tips: What Is A HUD-1 Form?

January 6, 2009

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What is a HUD-1 Form in real estate? The HUD-1 Form is a record of all money spent during the purchase of a home. Appraisals and other services are listed on the HUD-1 Form and many are tax deductible items. Learn more about HUD-1 Forms from this Expert Real Estate Tips segment.

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