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Step 8 to Buying a Home: The Appraisal

Congratulations! If you’ve gotten this far it means time for the appraisal. Your mortgage lender will order the appraisal. Generally the cost is somewhere between $350 – $500 and is paid by you prior to the home being appraised.  It is considered part of your closing costs.  You’ll want to ...

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Step 7 to Buying a Home: The Inspections

Once you have a signed contract, you’ll want to schedule your home inspections.  Typically, you’ll have 7-10 days to do whatever inspections you want.  These inspections might include: home, termite, radon, mold, lead-based paint, well and septic, etc. To allow enough time to complete your inspections and review the report, ...

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Steps to Buying a Home

Home ownership provides security, stability, and is part of the American Dream. A home is probably the biggest wealth building asset you’ll own, and one of the best long-term investments you can make.  I believe it’s my job to not only find you the best home, but to educate you ...

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Step 6 to Buying a Home: Making an Offer When You’ve Found the Right Home

When you have finally found the home you want, you can hardly wait to make it your own.  It’s such an exciting time. The housing market today moves quickly so you’ll want to submit your offer as soon as possible. Ideally you’ll want to submit your offer within a few ...

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Step 3 to Buying a Home: Don’t Go on a Spending Spree

Congratulations!  You’ve been pre-approved for a home loan and you’re on your way to turning your dream of owning a home into a reality. But hold on, there is one very important “next step” and it is actually something you SHOULDN’T do. Your mortgage pre-approval was granted to you based ...

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Step 5 to Buying a Home: Important Information and Tips for Viewing Homes

Now that you’ve found some properties you’re interested in, we will be heading out soon to see them! Important Information Get pre-approved! Most sellers require you are pre-approved before viewing their home. Schedule showings in advance.  When possible, try to give 24 hours notice. Consider the time of day. If ...

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