Buying your first home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. And because it’s a complicated process, first-time buyers can easily get overwhelmed before anything has begun. In this guide, we walk through 9 key steps of the home buying process so you can know what to expect along the…
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The Ultimate House Hunting Guide: Building Your Homebuying Wishlist
The first step when buying a home is to dream big! Building a house hunting guide to help you find what you’re looking for is a great starting point. In this article, we’ll walk you through what questions to consider as you begin your home hunt. There’s no need to be fully committed to any…
Home Appraisal vs. Sale Price: What Happens When They’re Different?
As you shop for a home, or when you’re ready to sell your current home, one big question is always: How much? How much will you sell for or how much will you have to spend to buy your dream home? To complicate matters, there’s the issue of the home appraisal vs. sale price. Why…
Home Staging Tips: The Complete Guide For a Successful Sale
Prepping your home to sell means getting it ready for staging so potential new buyers can get excited about the idea of living there. With some practical home staging tips, buyers will more easily feel at home in what could be their new home. Once you’ve decided to sell a home you’ve been living in,…
What Happens During a Home Inspection?
Home inspections are recommended for all home buyers. While some buyers will choose to waive an inspection, it’s always recommended that inspections be done for a few reasons. First, determining a home’s value is partly based on any work that needs to be done on it. But there’s the added benefit of getting a total-package…
Selling Your Home: The Essential Guide from Listing to Sold
When you’re ready to sell your home, you may be wondering where to start. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to take to make selling your home as easy (and profitable) as possible. We’ll cover the factors that go into how quickly your home will sell, what to expect once you have an offer…
Scheduling Your Move: How Long Does it Take to Buy A House?
During some parts of home buying, there’s nothing to do but wait while movement happens on the part of your agent, your lender, or the seller. At other times, you’re expected to act quickly to make decisions about how to move forward. Meanwhile, you’re wondering when you should start packing up your belongings and scheduling…
How to Prepare for Buying Your First Home: 9 Financial Questions
When you prepare for buying your first home, getting your finances in order is a critical first step. As one of the main steps of home buying, proper financial preparation will pave the way for a successful home shopping experience. In this article, we’ll answer 9 common questions about what it means to be financially…
Home Buying 101: Getting Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved For a Home Loan
Getting a home loan for a house purchase involves so many documents that it can be easy to lose track of what you’re signing and what paperwork you still need to fill out. There’s also the matter of understanding what all the different terms mean in the first place. For example, what’s the difference between…
