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Minority Homeowners

By | April 29th, 2004|

With interest rates still hovering at 40-year lows, the number of homeowners has soared to an all time high. But minorities still aren't buying homes at the same rate as whites, according to a new survey. Part of the reason is a lack of basic home buying information.

Use At Home Testing Kits For Mold And Other Toxins

By | April 23rd, 2004|

Your home may be a repository for mold, not to mention lead, radon, and other toxic environmental hazards and you'd never even know it. One way to keep a lid on environmental hazards is to regularly test your home for them. You could hire a specialist, or you could make your way over to your local hardware or home improvement store and pick up an inexpensive "do it yourself" kit and test for the toxic hazard yourself.

Builder And Lender Team Up For Mortgage Offer

By | April 23rd, 2004|

Often new construction companies and builders partner with a lender. The only way to figure out if they are offering the best deal is to shop around to other lenders. Do your homework and research what the best lenders in your area are offering. Then, you can go to the builder's lender and negotiate the best deal possible.

Property Tax Assessment Depends On More Than Market Value

By | April 23rd, 2004|

Why might a market value for a home be so much higher than a tax assessor's value? It depends on how the tax assessor calculates the home value. Learn about the nuances that tax assessors may consider when determining a home's value.

Building Code Determines Landscaping And Fence

By | April 16th, 2004|

What happens when you buy a home and redo the backyard with the help of your builder only to find out that the landscaping changes didn't meet the building code? Is the builder liable for violating the building code? What can you as a home owner do when your landscaping or new fence don't meet the community's building code?

Warranty Expires On New Home With Problems

By | April 16th, 2004|

A home buyer bought a home from a builder she hadn't heard of and found many problems. The builder is now avoiding the buyer's calls to request repairs. The warranty has now expired for the builder to repair problems, and the buyer wonders if she has any recourse.

Late Mortgage Commitment Leads To Canceled Deal

By | April 9th, 2004|

If a seller is late with the mortgage commitment, can the buyer cancel the contract? In general, many contracts, but not all, provide a certain amount of time for a buyer to obtain a commitment for financing for the purchase of a home. If a buyer fails to notify the seller within that time, the buyer waives his right to terminate the contract.

Seller Financing Offered to Rental Tenants

By | April 9th, 2004|

An investment property owner wants to sell their property to the tenants and offer seller financing. The seller financing will work like an installment purchase, or "lay-away" plan. The installment contract with the seller will include certain provisions that will pay "interest" on the amount owed by the buyers along with payments for all of the costs associated with the ownership of the home. When the time comes to transfer title to the home to the buyer, they will pay off whatever remains on the installment contract. The seller will use part of the cash they pay to payoff the current mortgage.

Unclear Property Line Leads To Driveway Mistake

By | April 2nd, 2004|

When you build a new home it's critical to understand the property lines. What happens if the builder creates your driveway on property that's not yours? You have to figure out who made the mistake and that party may be liable to fix it. You need to look at surveys, easements and the contract you used to buy the property. Then you can contact a real estate attorney to resolve this property mistake.

New Construction Needs Independent Inspector

By | March 26th, 2004|

A newly constructed home should be independently inspected at various points during the construction. The builder of the new construction should be aware of the home inspection and put it as a rider for both you and the builder to sign. Having a home inspection early will detect potential later problems in your new home.

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