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Should I Buy A New Home Or A Fixer Upper?

By Staff| 2005-08-20T00:00:00-05:00 August 20th, 2005|

Many home buyers are torn between buying a new home and taking on an older home that may need a little work.

Buying Property Without Spouse

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-19T00:00:00-05:00 August 19th, 2005|

Can you purchase a property without your spouse? It is possible to buy property without your spouse, but it's unclear why one spouse would want to purchase property without the other. Just because a house is titled in one name doesn't mean the other spouse doesn't have a right to that property.

Buying Versus Renting

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-12T00:00:00-05:00 August 12th, 2005|

Should we buy a house or rent? This couple plans to stay in one area for at least five years and wants to know if buying might be a better option than renting. If they buy, the property could appreciate and make a worthwhile investment. But if they are looking at an area in a real estate bubble, renting might be the better decision.

Home Buyer May Lose Earnest Money

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-12T00:00:00-05:00 August 12th, 2005|

What happens to your earnest money when you decide not to buy a home? Can the seller keep the earnest money? What are some of the grounds in a contract whereby you can cancel and get your earnest money back? If your contract requires a certain type of financing and that falls through can you cancel your home contract and keep your earnest money?

Buying A Home In Real Estate Market Bubble

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-05T00:00:00-05:00 August 5th, 2005|

When the real estate market is booming and home prices are high, you may be wondering whether it's a good time to buy a home. Are homes including condominiums overpriced in a real estate market bubble? And what can you do to protect yourself when you're buying a home in a real estate market bubble?

Building A New House

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-05T00:00:00-05:00 August 5th, 2005|

The biggest mistake new construction buyers make is not taking time to imagine how they're going to live in their new home. When you're buying new construction, figuring out how to make the most of each room requires a tremendous amount of thought. The trick is to spend time thinking about how you live in your current home, and then apply that to the different parts of the new construction house.

Buying Digital Cameras

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-05T00:00:00-05:00 August 5th, 2005|

Buying a digital camera? We show you how to evaluate what you need and tell you how much to spend for it. Can you make do with less when buying a digital camera?

Builder Won’t Make Repairs

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2005-07-22T00:00:00-05:00 July 22nd, 2005|

When a builder won't make repairs, is it OK to hold back the last payment? Will the builder then be able to put a lien on the homeowner's new house? What recourse you might have with a builder depends on the contract.

No Need For Quit Claim Deed To Pass Inheritance

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-07-22T00:00:00-05:00 July 22nd, 2005|

Is a quit claim deed is the right answer for ensuring that beneficiaries avoid probate and that a home will ultimately go to your children? Quit-claim deeds often cause considerable problems for both the homeowner and the homeowners-to-be. A trust might be better for ensuring that inheritance avoids probate. Consult an estate planning attorney to learn about inheritance options.

Calculating Buyer Closing Costs

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-07-15T00:00:00-05:00 July 15th, 2005|

Buyer closing costs can rack up in a hurry. Here's a detailed look at all of the closing costs you might have to pay when you buy a home.

We updated this article June 2009, take a look at the updated closing costs for buyers.

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