August 15, 2009
- What Is A Short Sale?
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What Is A Short Sale?When home hunting, you many run across what is known as a short sale.
A short sale is a property that is being offered at a discounted price to buyers because the seller has fallen behind in their payments on the mortgage and they need to sell [...]
August 14, 2009
- How To Buy Your First Home
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How To Buy Your First HomeFinding the Right House
You've decided it's the right time for you to buy a house. You've gotten your finances in order, checked your credit history, and made the decision that this is the right time for you to go forward. How do you find the [...]
July 27, 2009
- How to Buy a House
How to Buy a House
First time home buyers have a million questions, and luckily, CNN financial editor and author Gerri Willis has a million answers. Here's what you need to know before you buy a home. (Video runs 3:45)Have additional questions not covered in this video? Use the comment link below to ask… your email [...]
July 23, 2009
- Tips Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Consider
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Tips Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Consider1 - How Much Home Can You Afford? As a first-time home buyer, it’s important to have an accurate idea of how much money you can borrow for your new home and most importantly, how much you can afford. Sometimes those two aren’t [...]
July 15, 2009
- Homebuyers Need To Nail Best Offer Price
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Homebuyers Need To Nail Best Offer Price
Bargains abound in today's real estate market, and buyers rule — but not necessarily lowball offers.
Steep price declines are driving a selling process now more like 2005's boom market than a bust. Priced-right properties at the lower end of the market get multiple [...]
June 30, 2009
- Pay Off Credit Cards Before Buying a House?
Pay Off Credit Cards Before Buying a House?
A reader (we'll call him Robert to protect the real identity of this comment) wrote in to ask:
Q - "I am thinking of buying a house. I have a credit card with a balance of approximately $3,000. Should I pay this off before applying for a mortgage, or [...]
June 22, 2009
- Got $2,500? Buy a House
Got $2,500? Buy a House
Rock-bottom interest rates and an $8,000 tax credit make a home possible for many first-time buyers — with no trick mortgages or financial gymnastics required.
With that tax incentive, average credit and less than $2,500 in savings, it's possible to buy a $150,000 starter home for about $1,000 a month, taxes and [...]
May 21, 2009
- Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home Ever
Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home Ever
It's no surprise to hear the term, "It's a Buyer's Market." Buy now and get the first time home buyer tax credit! Best time to buy a home, EVER!" So what's fueling this push to buy a home? What makes this the best time ever? [...]
May 13, 2009
- Buying and Selling a Home
Buying and Selling a Home
Buying and selling a home in this real estate market is not for the faint of heart!
In today’s fluctuating financial climate, there are many areas that one needs to examine before they buy or sell a home.
For instance, if you're thinking of buying a foreclosed house, you must ask not only [...]
February 11, 2009
- Home Buying: When is the Best Time?
Home Buying: When is the Best Time?
One of the questions we are asked most often is, "when will be the right time to think about buying a home?
The answer is right now, if possible, but let's expand on that a little further.
One of the main concerns of those looking to buy a property is [...]
November 30, 2008
- Reasons to Buy Real Estate Before 2009
Reasons to Buy Real Estate Before 2009
You may be among the masses of people wondering if they should consider buying real estate now, or wait. There are some strong reasons to act now… namely significant changes in the FHA loan requirements that are scheduled to change in January of 2009.
Statitics show that nearly 80% of [...]
November 25, 2008
- Real Estate Pricing
Real Estate Pricing
Real estate prices cycle through different highs and lows. Keeping track of the following market indicators will help you decide if now is a good time to invest in real estate or not.Job Growth
People go where the jobs are, and home prices follow jobs. A strong local job market is a sure [...]
November 18, 2008
- Making the Most of a Buyers Market
Making the Most of a Buyers Market
Here's what you need to know in order to make the most of this buyers' market:
Get a Great Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent can be an invaluable resource in helping you find and buy the perfect house. Agents work on your behalf to locate potential homes for you. [...]
October 10, 2008
- 10 BIGGEST Home Buying Mistakes
10 BIGGEST Home Buying Mistakes
Based on 25 years of home-building experience for 30,000 people, here are the 10 biggest mistakes in home buying:
1. Not doing your homework. Knowledge is power. Tremendous information is available on the Internet. There is no excuse for entering the market unprepared.
2. Trying to make a shrewd investment. People need to [...]
September 13, 2008
- Real Estate Auction Warning
Real Estate Auction Warning
Ever been to a real estate auction? Ever been told you can pick up a steal at a real estate auction?
our Money Editor, Stacy Johnson, explains why the highest bid at a real estate auction DOESN'T necessarily mean you've won the bidding and bought the property.
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Keep these points in mind [...]
September 5, 2008
- Real Estate: What Are Short Sales?
Real Estate: What Are Short Sales?
Short sales may mean major money to real estate buyers and easy exits for troubled homeowners. But if you're a first time homebuyer, our Money Talks editor Stacy Johnson explains, it's not as easy as some may want you to think it is. This video runs 1:33…
Know anyone who has [...]
August 27, 2008
- Foreclosures: We Have to Warn You!
Foreclosures: We Have to Warn You!
Seems everyone these days thinks they can score a house on the cheap by buying a foreclosed property. There are good deals to be had, but we have to warn you, the process is complicated and risky. Foreclosure properties are much like fire, and you know the old saying, "play [...]
August 14, 2008
- Home Buying Techniques
Home Buying Techniques
Buying a home is an exciting and important life event. Being a first time home buyer means that you will have many decisions to make — and just as many questions that need answering.
Buying your first home is a huge step. These helpful home buying tips may reduce confusion about mortgage payments and [...]
July 2, 2008
- Buying A House With A Low Credit Score
Buying A House With A Low Credit Score
If your credit problem isn't too serious, you may still be able to get a traditional loan. First, you should correct any errors on your credit report, and challenge any entries you think shouldn't be there. This is your legal right. If you can get it changed, then [...]
June 14, 2008
- Real Estate: It's a Buyer's Market
Real Estate: It's a Buyer's Market
It's a wonderful time to be a home buyer. An opportunity like this comes around every eight to thirteen years. Whether you are a first time home buyer, an investor; or if you have been part of the real estate market for the last several years and were hoping to [...]
