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Buying a New Home with Buyer’s Agents

getalowmortgagerate — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:32:54 +0000

A Buyer’s Agent will help you in buying a home faster while protecting only your interests. Working with Buyers Agents can help save you money during the home buying process

Kiribati denies buying land for climate change refugees

getalowmortgagerate — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:13:30 +0000

The President of Kiribati, Anote Tong, has reiterated the fears of his nation over rapidly rising sea levels. But President Tong denies that his cabinet approved the purchase of 6000 acres on the Fijian island of Viti Levu, with the future aim of providing new homes for climate change refugees.

ben and Jennie buying a home

getalowmortgagerate — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:17:50 +0000

Ben Champagne and Jennie Powers commenting on their experience with purchasing a home and working with Jane Becker

Real Estate Tips: Buying a Home : How to Estimate Closing Costs

getalowmortgagerate — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:15:53 +0000

Closing costs include title insurance, mortgage fees, home inspections, appraisals and more. Estimate closing costs with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate. Expert: Richard Blake Bio: Richard Blake is a licensed real estate agent that has closed more than 20 times the number of transactions per year than that of the average realtor for the last three years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

EVALUATING A HOME – Buying a Condo, Townhouse, or Single Family home in DC, Maryland, or Virginia

getalowmortgagerate — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:19:06 +0000

Click bit.ly to download my FREE Ebook “Ten Things You Need To Know Before Buying a Home In Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia” Systems and Appliances: The age and working condition of the appliances, heating and air conditioning units, hot water heater, septic pumps and others systems, are key indicators of the overall quality and maintenance of a home. Inspect service tags to determine the most recent maintenance call or replacement. Most systems have a reasonably long shelf life and come with a factory warranty or service plan. Design: Most people have some flexibility in the taste and style with respect to design. However, it is important to identify the difference between passing trends and timeless designs. Pay close attention to costly features that are difficult to remove, modify or redesign. Style and design are wonderful but the flexibility to adapt to the times and the demands of the market place is often a smarter option for resale value. Also, keep in mind that the kitchen and master bathroom are the two most personal rooms in a home for prospective buyers, so it is often the case that even well designed rooms may require modification and personalization. Growth Potential: When purchasing a home, one must always keep in mind short-term goals (1-3 years) and long-term goals (3-10 years). The benefit of this is to make a more thoughtful purchase. For example, if marriage and children may be on the horizon it would be wise to select a home that meets both your …

Buying After A Short Sale

getalowmortgagerate — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:25:47 +0000

queenofmortgages.com Markita Woods answers Can I Buy A Home Immediately After Short Sale? The answer may surprise you. Buy home after short sale Mortgage after short sale Home after short sale Life beyond short sale

Save Money when Buying a Home: Can you trust your real estate agent part 2

getalowmortgagerate — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:50:42 +0000

www.squidoo.com Investing hundreds of thousands of dollars is a scary thing: finding that right home, negotiating, making an offer… these all impact your finances in a big way. This is part two of a three part video series on how to save money while buying a house: understanding if and when you can trust your real estate agent. This video deals with making an offer and how to know when your real estate agent is NO longer looking out for YOUR interests so that you can enter into the offer phase with confidence and a cool head. No hype, no fluff. I am not selling you anything. I need to understand the North American home-buying scene because I plan to move there myself and jump into the “mortgage” game. At age 40, married with five young children, this is truly a scary and adventuresome time. Share your experience, your questions and tips here with me so that not only I can profit from you, but others can as well. Best wishes to you while you look for your new home. Thanks for taking the time.

A to Z Costs associated with Buying a House

getalowmortgagerate — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:25:50 +0000

From deposits to moving expenses, and everything in between, buying your first home involves more than just saving for a down payment. That may be the largest cost, but there are other things youll need to plan and budget for. Watch this clip to help note some of the upcoming expenses. For more information, visit www.FitToBuy.ca

The 5 Out of Pocket Costs of Buying a Home

getalowmortgagerate — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:25:08 +0000

Visit Us Online at: www.mortgagedreams.com In this video, you’ll discover the exact 5 out of pocket costs of buying a home. You’ll also learn when each cost gets paid so you’ll always know what to expect along the way. Most mortgage companies fail to explain these costs in detail up front leaving you to be surprised when it’s time to pay up. Creation, Edit & Voice Over by Keith Carpenter

Negotiating the best price when buying a home

getalowmortgagerate — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:25:31 +0000

Maui Real Estate Agent Tom Tezak talks about using the “Fall In Love With 3″ strategy when looking to buy a home on Maui. This is a must-see for anyone that’s shopping for Maui real estate. www.tomtezak.com