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In the Market for Real Estate? 4 Home-Buying Tips for Newbies

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Purchasing a residence can make you feel energized about life. It can be something that’s pretty intimidating in the beginning, too, however. If you’re a real estate beginner of sorts, there are all sorts of home purchase suggestions that can get you on the right track. Learning all about real estate can be a big game-changer for all prospective home purchasers.

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Home Buying Tip

for the week of: Feb 17

THE HOME CLOSING

So you have closed on your new home ... congratulations! Now to move in.

If you are moving from a distant location, use our moving-in guide to help budget, plan and make the move as painlessly as possible.

Weekly Tip:

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4 Maintenance Updates Turning Run Down Homes into Prime Rentals

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If you’re struggling to attract interest in your rental home, it could be because it doesn’t offer what today’s tenants are looking for. The good news is that there are many different options available to update your home and make it more attractive on the market. In addition to making the home easier to rent, these upgrades can help it appreciate in value.

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4 Different Flooring Materials You Might Consider for Your Home

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Designing a home can be tricky for the best of them. It can be hard to select suitable furniture pieces. It can be even harder to select strong flooring materials. If you want your home to be a haven for comfort, convenience, and enjoyment, you should explore these beloved flooring material choices as soon as possible.

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How to Properly Update Your New Home Before Moving In

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Moving into a brand new residence isn’t a simple thing. If you want to prepare well for the latest chapter in your life, you have to be as thorough as possible. That frequently entails giving your new abode any and all necessary updates. New home upgrades can make the future of your household a lot easier and more pleasant as well.

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How to Upgrade Your Home and Increase Resell Value

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Does your home need a fresh look? Are you thinking about selling your house? With a few smart upgrades, you can raise the equity in your house. These tips can help you get top dollar when you put the house on the market.

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home affordability tips

Ideas on how can afford a home purchase

start saving money:
view budgeting techniques and rebate cards
view first-time options:
FHA programs and zero-down mortgages
watch the interest rates:
when they hit low levels, be prepared to act
have good credit:
good credit means lower monthly payments
maintain good debt ratios:
lenders view this as low risk
understand the process:
understand how to negotiate best terms

read about these and other tips to help you afford a home purchase

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what is the value of the home

Check the market value of the home you are reviewing and neighborhood. It is a report you can use to structure your home purchase offer.

What's it worth?

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valuation report
sample property reports:

- property valuation
- recent sales report
- comparable sales
- property report

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For Your Rolodex

quick access to five key areas for buying a home:

step-by-step guide
home search
tools
financing
shopping

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Home Buying Guide and Home Search

Buying a home? You have landed at the right place. Our goal is to keep your home buying experience simple and straight to the point. Find home MLS listings, FSBO homes, foreclosures, new home construction, home classifieds, real estate agents, mortgage financing, home services, home buying steps, and just about everything to find and make a buy home decision.

Simply start with our quick home buying checklist that summarizes the home buying process. It references our free 7-step guide on home buying plans and home buying tips. Review our guides on home affordability, home buying numbers, escrow payments, home inspection, home location and neighborhood, home buying contract negotiations, home mortgage financing, closing and settlement, and more. Use this resource center to find the the right home, in the right location, and at the right price.

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And when you are ready to fund your project, SayHomeBuy.com uses a referral network of lenders and brokers nationwide segmented by City/State to help find the best rate and terms for home purchase loans. Click to view our national network.