Tag: house buying

'Losing in Bidding Wars May Save You More Money Later on

The competition in the real estate market is pretty tough for buyers, especially because of the tight inventory of homes for sale in the market. This can result in bidding wars, which can be frustrating to most buyers. While a bidding war can help you win the house are aiming for, is it better to lose in the bid?

'Is Buying a New Home is Similar to Finding Your One True Love?

Finding a new home from a roster of houses for sale in the market is quite similar to looking for your one true love – it isn’t easy. While you may find yourself thinking of your needs and wants in a home (or a partner), you may suddenly find yourself steering away from the things on the list and you realize that you are attracted to this particular home for sale. Should you trust your gut or do you go with your list?

'House Buying Tips: How to Find the Best Mortgage Company for You

Mortgage payments are long-term commitments, as you will most likely be paying it for 15 or 30 years of your life depending on your term. Given this long commitment, you may want to choose for the best mortgage out there for you, as this will determine the payments you will be making for quite some time. How do you know which mortgage company or lender is best for you?
  • 'What to do When the House You Want to Buy Has an Easement
    Finding a home to buy in this crazy spring home buying season can often be an accomplishment. Recent reports state that buyers often need to go through six to eight offers in order to buy a new home to live in. What happens when you realize that the home you are eyeing on has an easement?
  • '3 Simple and Easy Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quickly
    Mortgage payments sound like a long-term commitment for most people because it entails giving monthly payments to the lender for 15 or 30 years. While these two might sound like the only options one can choose from, there are several ways in which you can pay off your mortgage in as fast as three years.
  • '3 Ways to be a Good Homebuyer
    Buying a new home can sometimes bring out the worst in some people. It is pretty understandable to freak out and get stressed over it because it is one of the most expensive purchases you will ever make in your life. How can you deal with all the stress associated with the process while still being a good homebuyer?
  • 'Here’s Why Many First-Time Buyers are Holding Off on Their Plan to Purchase a Home
    The millennials comprise the majority of first-time homebuyers in the real estate market. While it has been predicted that a lot of millennials will be making their first real estate purchase this year, a new survey shows that first-time buyers are holding off on their plans to purchase a new house.
  • 'How to Get an Approved Mortgage Even Without a Full-Time Job
    Applying for a mortgage is a long and tedious process, which requires the submission of a handful of financial documents to prove your capacity to pay the loan. While having good credit scores is one of the requirements to getting an approved mortgage, having a full-time job also provides security for the lenders. Can you still get an approved mortgage if you do not have a full-time job?
  • 'Fixed Vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Which is the Right One for You?
    Choosing the right mortgage for you is essential because this will determine your mortgage payments for the next couple of years or so. While there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” when it comes to mortgages, how will you choose between the fixed and adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
  • 'Real Estate News: New Home Construction Increases to Keep up with the Demand
    Spring home buying has officially begun and houses in the real estate market are already selling like pancakes. In response to this, there is an increase in new home construction to keep up with the demand for more homes.
  • '3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Searching for a New Home
    Buying a new home is not an easy feat – the entire process requires a lot of time, effort, and patience. While buying a new home essentially starts with browsing through different listings on the market, there are several things that you need to carefully consider before beginning your search for a new home.
  • 'What Does Your Astrological Sign Reveal About Your Home Buying Personality?
    Choices in life can sometimes reflect something deeper about one’s personality. It is not a surprise that there are various articles online about how one’s personality can be reflected in his or her choice of color, pillow and even in their clutter. In terms of one’s astrological sign, however, how do the celestial stars affect a person’s home buying choices?
  • '3 Ways to Speed Up the Home Buying Process
    In today’s busy and competitive market, finding a home can be pretty tough and challenging. With investors competing against first-time buyers, how can you speed up the home buying process even if you do not have the ability to pay the amount in cold, hard cash?
  • 'Skip the Main Cities! It’s Time to Rent or Buy a Home in Booming Towns in the US
    Prices of homes - for sale or for rent – are shooting across the U.S., especially in prime cities and towns. It isn’t such a wonder why some people are opting to look for lower priced homes situated away from the city, but many people are still wary of moving because of many other factors. Is it time for you to skip the main cities and go for these booming towns in the U.S.?
  • 'Mortgage Applications Increase as Interest Rates are Close to its Lowest in Three Years
    Spring home buying has officially begun and all signs are pointing towards busy months ahead for the real estate market. While weather conditions are one of the factors, which make spring as the most ideal time for buying a house, it turns out more Americans are looking for a home in the market because of the lowered mortgage rates.
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