5 Creative Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment

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To successfully purchase a home today, you will need a down payment of at least 3.5% of the purchase price. Gone are the days of no down payment alternatives, down payment assistance and seller-offered programs to come up with the money needed to buy a home. Instead, let’s look at the five ways you can
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14 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

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When you’re buying a home, it’s easy to let emotions get in the way of reality. “Sometimes we want something so badly, we’re not willing to ask all the questions we should,” says Leslie Levine, author of “Will This Place Ever Feel Like Home?” To make sure your dream home isn’t a mirage, follow these
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Why We Fall in Love—With Houses

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Falling in love can be wonderful—and finding the perfect house can make a house-hunter weak in the knees. As Valentine’s Day approaches, a survey by Realtor.com shows that falling head-over-heels for a house is fairly common—69% of respondents reported that they have had a home crush. House-hunters with a “home crush,” as defined in the
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WHY USE A REALTOR® ?

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From Realtor.com: “Real estate is a big deal. For most Americans, a home is the most expensive purchase they’ll make in their lifetime. It’s a serious transaction with significant financial and emotional ramifications for the parties involved, and having proper representation is critical. Today’s buyers and sellers agree. In 2012, a full 89 percent of
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How to Sell Your Home in Winter

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From Fox News: Winter can be the toughest season to put a house on the market. But if you plan on selling your home in the next few months, here are some tips to increase your chances of a winter sale. Winter Curb Appeal To improve curb appeal — that all-important first impression your home
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