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It is not unusual to find creditors reporting items incorrectly on a Credit Report. That is not the kind of thing a first time home buyer wants. When one of these things pop up you can dispute it yourself or you can hire a company that disputes these
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One of the things you are likely to encounter in this market after you make your offer is a counter offer. A counter offer is a response from the seller, in writing where the seller proposes a change in your offer such as a different purchase price, excluding
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When first time home buyers come to me the first question they ask is “Where do I start”? I always answer “Figure out your financial situation and what you can afford”. With that being said, the first step in buying a home is talking
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The day when you decide that an apartment or roommates are no longer an ideal living situation and you're ready to make the step to become a first time home buyer is a very powerful feeling! Now the decision has been made to buy a house, however,
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Now that we've talked in general about all the different styles of homes available, let's talk about the three most purchased types of homes in our area: detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums.
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Are you back for more? Or visiting for the first time? Either way, we are on to our 4th installment in the series on breaking down the Buying Process.
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We've said it before and we'll say it again - no one understands more than a Realtor(c) just how daunting the home buying process can be. So, we've set up this series to help you navigate the waters of buying a home. Not only do we hope to make this an understandable process for you, but also exactly what it is - an adventure!
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We've said it before and we'll say it again - no one understand more than a Realtor(c) just how daunting the home buying process can be. So, we've set up this series to help you navigate the waters of buying a home. Not only do we hope to make this an understandable process for you, but also exactly what it is - an adventure! The Buying Process, Step 1: Get a Consultation
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We've talked many times in this space about the overall process of buying a home. Summing up the process can give our readers a sense of comfort, but it doesn't mitigate the fact that the challenge of buying a home for the first time can seem
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Ever heard of buyer's remorse? Well, many first-time (and second-time) homebuyers can experience a big case of this after making such a big purchase. And yes, many times even the seller experiences some sort of remorse (Could we have gotten more?)
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Home Inspections Help You Avoid Unpleasant Surprises Suppose you bought a house and later discovered, to your dismay, that the stucco exterior concealed a nasty case of dry rot. Or suppose that when you fired up the furnace in the winter, you discovered
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If you’re a first time-buyer with limited financial resources, it's wise to buy a home that meets your primary needs in the best neighborhood that fits within your price range. You can maximize your home purchase location by incorporating some
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If you're planning on buying a home in the Silver Spring area in 2012, then you definitely want to position yourself to buy the home you really want. Here's an article courtesy of Trulia.com with 5 things you want to be sure you do in preparation
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It's the Christmas holiday weekend, and Silver Spring home owners won't be at a loss for places to go and things to do! Here's a glimpse at the possibilities available during the upcoming week: On Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24) , River
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A program that provides low and moderate income home buyers with up to $7500 in matching funds for down payment and closing cost assistance from FHLB-approved lenders. Requirements include:You must be a first time home buyer , your income is at or below
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