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Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/qeje6zslfm?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Yes. Like the video shows, lenders now offer several affordable mortgage options which can help first-time homebuyers overcome obstacles that made purchasing a home difficult in the past. Lenders may now be able to help borrowers who don't have a...

What Is Earnest Money, And How Much Should I Set Aside?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/th2fqzhe1u?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video shows, “earnest money” is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between 1-5% of the purchase price though the amount...

How Can I Keep Track Of All The Homes I See?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/q1leglocgk?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 There are some great tips in this video, like: if possible, take photographs of each house: the outside, the major rooms, the yard and extra features that you like or ones you see as potential problems. Write things down as you go. And don't...

What Does A Home Inspector Do, And How Does An Inspection Figure In The Purchase Of A Home?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/n3c17zqx3d?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction and mechanical systems of the house and will make you aware of only repairs that are needed. The...

What Should I Look For When Walking Through A Home?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/f4jgpyrf5a?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, in addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: Is there enough room for both the present and the future? Are there enough bedrooms and...

What Questions Should I Ask When Looking At Homes?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/rpui1rb2oo?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things require ongoing maintenance like paint, roof, heating and AC, appliances and carpet?...

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