Tag: First time home buyer series
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Owning a Home: 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…
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How Home Buyers Can Navigate Inventory Challenges
Whether you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, or just keep up with real estate news, you’ve probably heard about the lack of inventory in housing markets throughout the country. While fewer properties on the market means increased competition for buyers, there are still ways for home shoppers to navigate inventory challenges and have…
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How to ‘Regret-Proof’ Your Home Purchase
Are you making the right decision? Is this the property for you? Are you sure you are ready for this commitment? Will something better come on the market? What if you need to move next year? So many questions. While I don’t have the exact answer to these questions, I have complied a list of…
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Terms You Need to Know When Purchasing Your Home
Thought the home buying process, there are all kinds of real estate terms that you are likely to encounter along the way. Knowing and understanding these terms will not only help you communicate with your broker but will also make your journey toward homeownership more seamless.
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What is private mortgage insurance?
As the first post in the First Time Home Buyer Series, I want to address the initial question clients always have when looking to get a mortgage: What is private mortgage insurance? Private mortgage insurance, PMI, is a type of mortgage insurance from private insurance companies used with conventional loans. Similar to other kinds of mortgage…