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3 Key Reasons Why Buying Your First Home Is Like Planning a Wedding

July 21, 2022 by Patrick Jones

You may not see the connection right away, but buying a home and planning a wedding are two experiences that require certain skills and challenge you in similar ways. Check out the three key similarities in this post.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

3 Closing Costs That Most Buyers Forget to Factor in and What You Can Expect to Pay

June 22, 2022 by Patrick Jones

If you're in the process of buying a home, you probably have your deposit and monthly mortgage charges in a spreadsheet, along with a chart of your other expenses and your monthly income. But when it comes to buying a home, there are lots of different costs that will come into play - and it's easy to forget something. When you're preparing to close on your new home, make sure you consider these three closing costs that most buyers forget.

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3 Reasons Why Your Closing Costs Will Vary Depending on the Type of Home You Buy

June 10, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Savvy home buyers who are preparing to make a real estate purchase should do their research and understand that they need to save money for not only the down payment, but the closing costs as well. Some home buyers however, may not realize that the amount of closing costs can vary considerably based on the home that is purchased.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Closing Costs, Home Buyer Tips

How to Determine How Big of a Down Payment You Need

June 8, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Whether or not you're new to real estate, there's little doubt that you've heard the term down payment as it relates to purchasing a home. If you're trying to determine the ideal amount to put down, here are some things to consider.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

Advice For Purchasing A House On A Single Income

March 31, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Even though a lot of people have two incomes they can use to purchase a house (theirs and their partner's), this is not necessarily required. There are lots of people who want to take advantage of current interest rates to purchase a house, and some people are trying to do it on their own.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Co-Signer, Mortgage

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