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House Buying Season
Because many buyers prefer to move in the spring or summer, the real estate market starts to heat up as early as February. ... |
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House Viewing Questions
Many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What ... |
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House-Choosing Checklist
Ready to buy a home? There are lots of considerations to make before selecting the right one. This home-buying checklist will ... |
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Housing Needs
Your home should fit the way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at ... |
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How Many Houses
There isn't a set number of houses you should see before you decide. Visit as many as it takes to find the one you want. On ... |
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How Much House
The conventional home buying wisdom is to buy as much house as you can afford. It is important, however, to limit your ... |
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How to Avoid Foreclosure
Homeowners expecting that they won’t be able to make their next mortgage payments should not panic. There are steps they can ... |
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How to Find Affordable Housing
Finding affordable housing takes energy, patience, and determination. The first step is to learn where to find help and how to ... |
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How to Stage a Home
Staging your home sets the scene for potential buyers. A well-staged home can help it sell faster and for more money. Here are ... |
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HUD Help
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD, helps people by administering a variety of programs ... |
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I'On Community Overview
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Improving Your Scores
There are no easy ways to improve your credit score, but you can work to keep it acceptable by maintaining a good credit ... |
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Included Furnishings
Fixtures, any kind of personal property that is permanently attached to a house (such as drapery rods, built-in bookcases, ... |
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Included Items
When buying a house, make sure the purchase and sale agreement specifies all the items to be included in the sale. The seller ... |
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Initial Offer
Unless you have a buyer's agent, remember that the agent works for the seller. Make a point of asking him or her to keep your ... |
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Inspecting Gas Vents
When inspecting a new or potential new home, make sure that any of the gas equipment needing ventilation—heaters, dryers, hot ... |
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Inspection Etiquette
Do I need to be there for the inspection? It's not required, but it's a good idea. Following the inspection, the home ... |
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Insurance Cost
Be sure to shop around among several insurance companies. Also, consider the cost of insurance when you look at homes. Newer ... |
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Interest Rate Factor
A lower interest rate allows you to borrow more money than a high rate with the same monthly payment. Interest rates can ... |
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Investing In Foreclosed Real Estate
With interest rates at a 30-year low and the stock market looking too perilous for small investors, many people are putting ... |
