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.
Sheriff’s Sale Looms Over Home Purchase
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-02-26T00:00:00-06:00 February 26th, 2008|
A home buyer purchases a home that's set to be sold in a sheriff's sale. The timing of the home purchase and the sheriff's sale conflict. The home buyer wonders if there's a way to save the home from the sheriff's sale.
What’s A Town House?
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-01-14T01:00:54-06:00 January 14th, 2008|
Town houses are another option when you want to buy a home. They tend to be larger than a condo or co-op but likely still have a homeowners association. Make sure you understand the terms of the sale as a home buyer.
What’s A Co-Op?
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-01-13T23:41:09-06:00 January 13th, 2008|
Another home buying option is purchasing a co-op. Buying a co-op is actually buying shares into a corporation that owns the building. Co-op boards control who can buy a home in their buildings.
Buying A New Or Used Home
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-01-03T22:22:38-06:00 January 3rd, 2008|
When you're in the market to buy a home you should ask yourself if you want a new or existing home. If you want to buy a new home make sure to research the developer. If you're buying an existing home you may face renovation costs.
Finding a Home on the Internet
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-01-03T17:55:34-06:00 January 3rd, 2008|
More than 70 percent of Americans start their house hunt using the Internet. When you want to buy a home, the Internet can be good for researching neighborhoods and schools. The Internet lacks the personal touch of dealing with an agent, the feel of walking around a neighborhood and some of the information is outdated or inaccurate.
Buying A Home With A Broker Or Agent
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-01-02T23:56:36-06:00 January 2nd, 2008|
Once you have decided to buy a home, you may decide you want to work with a broker or an agent. Brokers and agents provide a variety of services to home buyers. These include education, legwork and guidance.
The Cycle Of Life And Home Buying
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-29T19:35:51-06:00 December 29th, 2007|
Buying a home is not just about bricks and mortar. Home buyers should think about where they are in the cycle of life: single, married, divorced, with kids, without. The shape of your family affects your needs as a home buyer.
Location! Location! Location!
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-25T07:47:27-06:00 December 25th, 2007|
When you buy a home you must always consider location. Location, location, location may be a trite saying but there's something to it. Location affects which home you buy and who buys it from you in the future.
Building Your Lifestyle Wish List
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-17T23:00:56-06:00 December 17th, 2007|
It's important to consider your lifestyle when putting together a home buying wish list. You can ask yourself a variety of questions to narrow down what's most important to you during the home buying process. Consider not only yourself but your family too.
Figuring Out What You Want In A Home
By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-04T06:03:32-06:00 December 4th, 2007|
Before you buy a home you should figure out what you want. If you have been renting for a while you have some idea of what has worked for you and what hasn't. Make a wish list for what you want in a home so you can be a successful home buyer.