Home Buying Guide

(ARA) - Buyers are still clamoring for real estate deals in this turbulent market. Foreclosures and short sales offer some of the best bargains, but also have a higher risk level. Still, more than four in five adults think foreclosures and short sales can be good deals, according to a ...
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Housing Site Loans www.rurdev.usda.gov/HAD-Site_Loans.html Housing Site Loans are made to provide financing for the purchase and development of housing sites for low- and moderate-income families. HUD- Local Home Buying Programs www.hud.gov/buying/localbuying.cfm In addition to HUD's mortgage insurance programs, there may be programs sponsored by your state or local government or ...
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(ARA) - For those considering buying a home, the current real estate market presents some unique opportunities. One of the side effects of the economic roller coaster ride of the past few years is that home prices have gone down and more homes have gone on the market. For buyers, ...
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Things to Know When Buying a Home Buying your first home will likely be one of the most exciting and scary times of your life. Beyond the basic considerations - location, number of bathrooms, ranch style vs. multilevel - there are a number of important financial factors to determine before ...
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(ARA) - A still murky economy and uncertain real estate market may have you wondering if buying a home is a good idea. Whether you're thinking about buying, or already have and just need some affirmation, you may find it comforting to know there are still plenty of good reasons ...
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Get your credit in good shape Make sure your credit history is in good shape since you’ll probably need to get a mortgage to buy your house. Get your credit report months ahead of house hunting. Check the facts and get any errors on the report corrected. You can buy ...
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Be a slumlord? Okay, I got your attention, now the truth. I really don't recommend that anyone endanger their renters with unsafe housing. Much of what people call slumlording though, is simply providing reasonable housing for those with low incomes. It is of benefit to the renter AND the landlord ...
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There are several things you need to think about and check on before you buy a house. Even looking at so many houses can be confusing. Below is a list of the top ten things to help you before you buy. Pre-qualify for a mortgage. Now you know how much ...
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Are you a landlord? Do you want to be? Do you or are you planning on buying residential property to use as rentals? Well if you answered yes to any of the above, this article is for you. First let me start out with the cold hard truth, being a ...
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