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Mortgage Factors
The amount of the down payment, the size of the mortgage loan, the interest rate, the length of the repayment term and payment ... |
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Mortgage Insurance
Mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home ... |
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Mortgage Insurance Coverage
Like home or auto insurance, mortgage insurance requires payment of a premium, is for protection against loss, and is used in ... |
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Mortgage Insurance Need
You need mortgage insurance only if you plan to make a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price of the home. The ... |
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Mortgage Parts
The monthly mortgage payment mainly pays off principal and interest. But most lenders also include local real estate taxes, ... |
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Neighborhood Hunting
Narrowing your search for the perfect home can be a little easier if you start with a few neighborhoods and work your way out. ... |
 
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Neighborhood Tour of Naples, Florida
In this episode, Bob goes on a neighborhood tour of Naples, Florida. We see the highlife both by car and by boat as Bob ... |
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New Buyer Loans
Conventional mortgage loans usually can't be assumed by new buyers, but FHA and VA loans can be. The borrower must qualify for ... |
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New Locks
When buying a house, be sure to change the locks immediately. There is no telling how many people had access to the previous ... |
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Odd Rooms
Funky space? Think twice: When house-hunting, look closely at room shapes as well as sizes. Oddly shaped spaces can be ... |
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Old Home vs New
There isn't a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, ... |
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Overview of Habitat for Humanity
Bob discusses the Habitat for Humanity mission and projects. A nonprofit, nondenominational housing organization, Habitat has ... |
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Pool Inspection
If you are buying a house that includes a swimming pool, plan to have the pool inspected separately by a pool specialist, not ... |
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Pre-Qualifying vs Pre-Approval
Pre-qualification is an informal way to see how much you may be able to borrow. You can be "pre-qualified" over the phone with ... |
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Project Plans and Tour of the Sears Kit House
Bob kicks off the Studio City, California, project by meeting Gavin and Michelle Langley, happy new homeowners of a vintage ... |
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Property Tax Liabiliy
The total amount of the previous year's property taxes is usually included in the listing information. If it's not, ask the ... |
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Quechee Lakes Development
Behind the Scenes - Vermont Farmhouse |
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Radon Test Device Placement
Radon testing device(s) should be placed in the lowest level of the home suitable for occupancy. This means testing in the ... |
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Ready to Buy
You can find out if you're ready to buy a house by asking yourself some questions: Do I have a steady source of income? Have I ... |
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Reduce Radon Levels - Hiring a Contractor
Reducing radon levels in your home is serious business. Here are a few pointers on what to look for in when hiring a ... |
