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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The More Things Change, The More Things Stay the Same, Location, Location, Location

Added June 26, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

In the new world of real estate there are many changes to keep track of, but there are also some key parts to the home buying process that haven’t changed. Real estate agents are still a good deal for home buyers. You’ll get the best home loan rates and save money if you shop around. Home repair and maintenance will always be a big expense for homeowners. And location, location, location is one of the most important things to look at when buying a home.

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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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