Tag: First Time Home Buyers

Posted on 10/22/2024
Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting. You’re eating dinner in your dining room and sitting in a chair in your backyard. But along with the pride of ownership, there are also plenty of new responsibilities to tackle, particularly when it comes to maintenance. While first-time homeowners probably already know they’ll have to mow the lawn and replace lightbulbs...
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Posted on 10/04/2024
Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting. You’re eating dinner in your dining room and sitting in a chair in your backyard. But along with the pride of ownership, there are also plenty of new responsibilities to tackle, particularly when it comes to maintenance. While first-time homeowners probably already know they’ll have to mow the lawn and replace lightbulbs...
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Posted on 09/25/2024
Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you make your decision. As soon as you buy, you’ll start gaining equity. And you’d...
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Posted on 08/16/2024
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
When you're thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. Good credit scores communicate to lenders that you have a...
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Posted on 07/15/2024
Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. Educating yourself about the real estate market and staying informed on the latest trends and tips for buying a home can make the process smooth and seamless. Before you embark on your home search, remember that a little research can go a long...
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Posted on 06/11/2024
Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know
If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment, and more. Here are a few strategies that can help speed up that process. Budget and Track Your Expenses: To start,...
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Posted on 05/20/2024
Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home
Having a hard time finding a first home that's right for you and your wallet? Well, here's a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short. They're usually smaller than single-family homes, but that's exactly why they can be easier on your budget. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), condos are...
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Posted on 05/04/2024
Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
Having a hard time finding a home in your budget? Builders may have a solution that can help. Builders are shifting their attention to what buyers want most right now – smaller, more affordable homes. If you want to see what’s available locally and in other areas nearby, let’s connect and explore your options together....
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Posted on 03/18/2024
4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember these four tips...
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Posted on 03/11/2024
Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper
If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you’re looking to break into the housing market...
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Posted on 02/20/2024
Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. As a first-time homebuyer, it's a dream you can make come true, but there are some hurdles you'll need to overcome in today’s housing market – specifically the limited supply of homes for sale and ongoing affordability...
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Posted on 01/09/2024
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how...
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