Buying a Home

How to Find a Lender for a Home Loan

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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There are literally dozens of home mortgage lenders in virtually every locale. So how do you find the right lender for you? You have two basic options: you can hire someone (a mortgage broker) to find a lender for you, or you can take the ... more »

How to Find a Realtor in Alaska

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Alaska, "The Land of the Midnight Sun," comprises 571,951 square miles of real estate rich with a diverse climate, vivid culture and awesome scenery. Planning a move to Alaska means finding a licensed realtor who is familiar with the state's ... more »

How to Get a Home Appraisal in Las Vegas

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A home appraisal is a market valuation of real estate or property by a professional. Before a bank or lender will invest its money in your home loan, it will require an appraisal to make sure the property is as valuable as you say it is. The ... more »

How to Get a Home Warranty

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Once you've decided you want a home warranty, follow these easy steps for protection... more »

How to Get Free Government Money For Home Down Payment Assistance

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This article provides steps to take to learn about and take advantage of local, state and federal home down payment assistance programs for first time home buyers.. more »

How to Inspect a Condominium Before Buying

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You've got a lot to consider when shopping for a home. If you're looking for a condominium home, here's a list of even more things to investigate... more »

How to Shop For Your First House

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Buying your first home can be challenging. General recommendations are to buy a condominium or a town house if this is your first home purchase. Many argue that condos are not only affordable but also easy to manage, since they have condo ... more »

How to Understand the Pre-Foreclosure Process

By 1Hooksey

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The Foreclosure process is actually a two part action: Pre-foreclosure and Formal Foreclosure. Read more..... more »

How to Use "The Secret" to Find Your Dream Home

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Finding your dream home can be a life long pursuit. But you can speed things up by knowing "The Secret." This powerful process enables you to manifest your every desire through attraction. Read the steps below and use the Law of Attraction to ... more »

How to Use Home Inspection Reports to Negotiate the Price of a Home

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When you get the inspection report back on a home you're looking to buy, you may be able to use that report to negotiate the price... more »

How to Avoid Home-Buying Mistakes

By Margo Airst

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How to avoid some of the most common mistakes in home-buying.. more »

How to Back Out of a Contract on a Home for Sale

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Contracts are easier to get into than out of - but it can be done. Here are some strategies for getting out of your obligation... more »

How to Build Equity in Your Home

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If you are reading this article then you want to build equity in your home. Hopefully these seven (7) tips can get you started in the right direction. Remember, the equity in your home is your most important asset and you should try to build it ... more »

How to Buy a Condo or Co-Op Apartment

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Buying a condominium or cooperative apartment is a lot like buying a single-family home, but there are things to consider that are unique to this type of property... more »

How to Buy a Home After Foreclosure

By Valencia Higuera

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A home foreclosure is a traumatic experience. However, it isn't the end of the world, and you can buy another home. After a foreclosure, re-establishing credit is crucial. This way, you can improve your score and qualify for a future mortgage loan... more »

How to buy a home in Tracy California

By GNGAmerica

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Learn how to buy a home the right way... more »

How to Buy a Home Online

By pianistic

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Because of the governments new ruling that opened up MLS listings to online brokerages, people will be going to the internet to find their next home. Buying a home this way, will save you an average of $10,000 as you are doing much of the work ... more »

How to buy a home with no credit or job

By 01Bobby & Wendy Key

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If you are serious about becoming a real estate investor. But you are worried about getting started because of bad credit or not enough or no income yet. You still can get bank approval for a home loan... more »

How to Buy a House in the Country

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Country living appeals to many people. You can get a bigger home for less money and today the trip from a country home to the city is not that hard. You can find homes in rural areas that are just about an hour from downtown of many major cities... more »

How to Buy a Vacant Home Site

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Purchasing a building lot for your custom home can be a great experience if you take the time to educate yourself on the complexities of buying and building on vacant land... more »

How to Buy Foreclosed Property

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you're looking for real estate bargains, consider buying foreclosed property. A foreclosure takes place when a homeowner or property owner cannot pay the mortgage fees on the property and is forced to give up the land to pay back what is owed. ... more »

How to Buy Real Estate Without Spending A Dime pt. 1

By chihova1

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Listed are 5 of the easiest ways to aquire property with no money down. Be sure to check ot part 2... more »

How to Calculate Mortgage Rates

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When it comes to mortgage rates, there are many variables. Here are some handy tools for your to use when you need to perform mortgage rate-based calculations!.. more »

How to Calculate Qualifying Ratios

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When a lender reviews a mortgage application, the most important guidelines are the qualifying ratios. The housing ratio is the mortgage payment divided by gross monthly income. The debt ratio is the monthly debt payment divided by gross monthly ... more »

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

By Bobbi Holmes

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If you are a potential homebuyer who is contemplating a jump into this buyer's real estate market, consider enlisting the services of a licensed real estate agent who is a REALTORº. Typically, homebuyers do not pay for the services of real ... more »

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