Once you’ve found your dream house, it’s time to get started with the financial and contractual side of the purchase. Here are some helpful tips to help you make an offer.
Read More →Selecting a buyer’s agent to help you find your dream home is an important first step. He or she can represent the buyer’s interest in a real estate transaction. Before making a decision, however, have a REALTOR® explain the pros and cons of using a buyer’s agent versus a transaction broker or dual agent.
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Your family’s financial situation is an important factor in determining whether you will be able to obtain financing for a loan. You may want to consult with a financial adviser to develop a customized plan to meet the needs of your family. In the meantime, here are some great ideas to get your started:
Read More →The eye of an appraiser
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An appraisal can make or break a sale, so make sure the appraiser is reputable and experienced. Getting an appraisal can help you also to set the price of your house if you are looking to sell. Remember, an appraiser looks through the eyes of a buyer and what the average buyer is looking for in a new home.
Read More →Benefits of buying a second home include tax breaks, a getaway for the family on vacations or holidays, a future retirement home, renters making your mortgage payments for you, or just a smart investment.
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Buying a new home and selling an existing home at the same time has it’s own set of difficulties. But with planning, you can ensure everything goes smoothly.
Read More →When you buy a home, you’re investing in a community. You’ll spend a significant amount of time and money supporting the schools, community organizations and commercial centers in the surrounding areas. Before you make the final decision, take a good look at the location and make sure it fits your needs.
Read More →Once you know how much money you can borrow and have an estimate of your closing costs, you’ll know the price range you can afford. Even if you know exactly what you’re looking for, the house hunting process can seem overwhelming — and it takes time.
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There are many things to think about before you dive into a home purchase. Buying a home is a complicated process; it’s the largest financial commitment most people will ever make, and it can get expensive even after the purchase when it comes to maintenance and renovations. Here are some of the many things that you will want to consider when you are thinking about buying a home.
Read More →Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will ever make. Homeownership has great benefits. However, it also comes with certain responsibilities. Are you ready for homeownership? Here are a few points you should consider before buying a home.
Read More →7 homeowner tax advantages
Originally published on March 11, 2010
When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership.
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Trulia released a survey showing that U.S. home buyers are twice as likely to use online sources than print sources to find open house information.
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The results of the 2008 Annual Report of the Council for Community and Economic Research which compared 10 cities across the state of Alabama showed Dothan had the lowest composite index in the state at 88 percent.
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According to a report in the Dothan Eagle, the fees and property taxes paid by Dothan residence are among the least expensive in Alabama.
Read More →The tax burden on the citizens of Alabama is still one of the lowest in the country. Here is some info related to how property taxes impact the area.
Read More →It is very important to remember however that the lender’s title policy typically only covers the amount of the loan. Any down payment, or equity, the buyer may have is not covered by the lender’s policy. So whether you are paying 5% down or buying a property with cash, an owner’s title policy probably makes a lot of sense.
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MLS is an abbreviation for Multiple Listing Service. Nearly all of the real estate companies in Dothan are members of the Dothan Multiple Listing Service, Inc., which basically is a central database of all the information on the homes listed for sale by each member company.
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