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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned

August 20, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Are you thinking about buying a new home? Congratulations! Buying a house, condo or townhouse is an exciting and rewarding time which tends to be a lot of fun. However, along the way you'll need to make a number of decisions – including whether you want to buy a pre-owned home or one that has been built recently and is brand new. Let's take a quick look at some of the pros and cons of buying a new home versus buying pre-owned. New Homes Tend To Have Fewer Problems One of the major upsides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips

A Bidding War Is Taking Place Among Homebuyers

August 18, 2020 by Rilian Ball

While businesses have fallen on hard times during the past few months, there are signs that the economy is going to start to recover quickly. This could mean that homebuyers are entering the market again as well. With summer being a historically hot time for homebuyers all over the country, there are a lot of experts saying that buyers need to get ready for a bidding war. There are not a lot of homes on the market right now, as sellers are still a bit reluctant to put their homes back on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage Tips, Pandemic

Why Now Is A Great Time To Apply For A Home Loan

July 30, 2020 by Rilian Ball

The idea of owning a home is enough to bring joy to nearly anyone’s eyes. The reality is that many people are a bit skeptical about looking for a home in the present climate. While the pandemic can make it hard for people to go outside and explore, now is still a great time to apply for a home loan. This is a great opportunity for people to fulfill their homeownership dreams. There are a few reasons why now is a great time to look for a home. The Property Prices Are Low First, property … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Interest Rates, Time to buy

Why Every Home Buyer Needs A Pre-Approval Before Home Shopping

June 4, 2020 by Rilian Ball

There are many people who are considering buying a home because the current market is so attractive. With the ability to carry out virtual tours, this makes it even easier for people to find the home of their dreams. While the fun part is looking at houses, it is important to get pre-approved for a home loan first. There are a few reasons why everyone must get pre-approved before they start the process of shopping for a home.  This Provides A Chance For People To Get Their Finances In Order … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

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