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Buying Your First Home? Here’s Why You’ll Need to Ensure You Have a Proper Home Inspection

February 17, 2023 by Patrick Jones

At the point where the buyer finds a home and decides to make an offer, the contract should be written contingent on an acceptable inspection. If serious issues are found, the buyer has the options of requesting certain items to be fixed, to be compensated for the costs of repair, for a lower purchase price or to cancel the contract.

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Is It Worth It to Put More Than 20 Percent Down?

February 1, 2023 by Patrick Jones

Are you thinking of buying a new home this spring or summer? If so, you're not alone. Many thousands of individuals and families alike will become homeowners this year. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, you probably know there are significant choices to make. One of the big decisions you will have to ponder is how much you want to invest in your down payment.

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4 Reasons Why Your Mortgage May Be Denied After Pre-approval

December 27, 2022 by Patrick Jones

So you've been pre-approved for a mortgage - great! You've taken the first step toward becoming a homeowner. But before you start picking out china patterns, you'll want to keep in mind that a pre-approval isn't the same thing as a mortgage agreement. There's still no guarantee that you'll actually get a mortgage.

But why would a lender deny a mortgage after pre-approving a borrower? Here's what you need to know.

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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 9, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner's insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.

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Downsizing? Here’s What You Can Expect When You Move From a House to a Condo

November 2, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Whether the kids have moved out or you just aren't using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels 'too big' is rarely fun. In today's post, we will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo.

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