Do you know the differences between the terms pre-qualified, pre-approved and loan commitment? Sometimes even real estate agents are confused by the terms, so it’s no wonder that home buyers and sellers are too. Although they are related, the three… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 11:03:00 PM
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If you’re getting a loan to buy a house your lender will order an appraisal to verify its value. But did you know that the dollar value on the appraisal report isn’t the only thing a lender looks at? There… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 10:25:59 PM
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Then travel to St. Augustine, Florida, one of my favorite towns. You might not find a haunted house for sale, but there are plenty of legends about hauntings throughout America’s oldest city. If you’re there at dusk, plan to take… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 8:38:57 PM
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Each year, home owners discover that their new home’s square footage is not the figure that was stated when the house was advertised. Owners sometimes decide to sue the people who were involved in the transaction, especially if the difference… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 6:26:00 PM
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You’ve decided you want to become a real estate agent, but what’s your motivation? Do you understand the type of work real estate agents do and are you savvy about the true pay they receive for their work? It can… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 6:01:59 PM
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Your credit reports and credit scores dictate the type of home loan that lenders offer you, with higher scores typically fetching lower interest rates. It takes a bit of time to get a blemished or error-filled credit report in tip-top… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 3:36:58 PM
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Home inspections can be stressful for both home buyers and sellers. Even if everyone expects the results to verify that the house is in great shape, there’s always a bit of nagging doubt for all parties until the inspection is… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 1:52:57 PM
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A domed structure in Pensacola Beach was designed specifically to withstand the storm surge and winds of a hurricane. Waters rush around and below it and the wind wraps around it. This Dome of a Home has some unique features,… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 12:38:56 PM
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You’ll hear the word escrow used many times during your home buying transaction. The term can be confusing, because it is used to describe different events that take place before and after your real estate settlement, the day of closing… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 10:49:55 AM
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Home warranties cover repair and replacement costs for appliances and other home systems that break down. A home warranty can be purchased by either a home buyer or current home owner, and are often paid for when buyers close on… more…
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Originally Posted on 11/15/2005 5:52:34 AM
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