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Things to know before you buy Before venturing into the territory of homebuying, there are several things you might want to consider. Below is a list of ten things every potential homebuyer should consider: Get pre-qualified for a loan Early in the home buying process, find out what you can afford to spend. This will help you make [...] Congratulations! You are about to close on your new home. The closing process is where you will complete the final round of paperwork needed to purchase the home. When it’s over, you’ll walk away with keys to your new home (unless there is a special provision in the sales agreement for allowing the seller more [...] Looking for an energy efficient new home? The following information can help you determine whether or not the home you are buying is Energy Star qualified. These days, we look to make the most of our energy dollar. If you are a particularly energy-conscious homebuyer, you’ll be happy to find that an Energy Star qualified [...] How do you tell a good neighborhood from a bad neighborhood? At a glance, they all look the same: the same winding streets, the same kids on bicycles, and the same polite neighbors. Some things you will never know until you actually live there, but you can find out a lot with a little research [...] Every year, Money Magazine selects 100 cities nationwide for their “Best Places to Live” annual listing. After being named the fifth city in 2005, Louisville, CO once again made the list, but this year it nearly topped it by taking the number three spot on the list of 100 best cities. Originally founded in 1882 as [...] Congratulations, you just moved into your new home. The paper work is complete, you’ve unpacked your things, the furniture is set up, and you even have your newly established street address and phone number. Yet, somehow in the midst of all this excitement you feel a bit nervous, and maybe even lonely. In this article [...] Setting up your mortgage can sometimes feel confusing and draining, because most people don’t want to end up paying for a mistake they made years ago. What many people don’t realize is that if done correctly, financing your new home can actually help you save and make money. In a previous article, we looked at [...] You are on the market for a second home. Before you rush off to buy that tempting beachfront cottage or the mountain condo right on the ski trail, consider pausing to take a few precautionary steps. When buying a second house, it is far too easy to make rash, emotional decisions that can have stern [...] |
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