Ready to purchase your first home? Though the process may seem overwhelming, knowing where to start is half the battle. Follow these five tips to help ease your stress and prepare for a smooth home buying experience. Clean Up Your Credit Score Having good credit is one of the most important factors when qualifying for…
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April Market & Tech Stat
This month’s Market & Tech stat features a few of the main reasons why it’s beneficial for buyers and sellers to utilize a real estate agent.
Characteristics of Homes Purchased
When considering buying or selling a home, there are several key features that are important to focus on. Homesale Realty has highlighted these characteristics for you.
Stand Out from Competition
Tips for Standing out from the Competition – How to have the most attractive offer on the table. 1. Move Fast Sometimes timing is everything, and it’s everything when you are putting an offer in on a house. Do your research to hone in on what you are looking for, and check out your target…
Understanding HOA
What is an HOA? HOA stands for homeowner association and it is a governing body that is typically formed by a community’s developer during the home sale process. Eventually, when a developer sells enough homes in a given community, they turn the HOA over to the actual homeowners. Homebuyers who are looking for homes in…
Home Warranty: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home warranty? A home warranty is a one-year contractual guarantee that should certain appliances or mechanical systems fail due to normal wear and tear during the coverage period, those items will be repaired or replaced, subject to a small deductible. How is a home Warranty different than homeowner’s insurance? Homeowner’s insurance and…
A Guide to Buying Your First Home
1. Meet with a sales associate. Why Should I Use a Real Estate Agent? 2. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Why Should I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? How Much Home Can I Afford? Mortgage Approval and Student Loans 3. Search for your first home. My HomeFinder Listing Status 4. Find your home…
10 Shortcuts to Make Your Move Easier
Near or far, there’s no shortage of challenges when it comes to moving. Between organizing an entire household changing addresses and vetting out movers, relocating to a new house can be hectic. And the biggest stress of all? Packing. To help alleviate some of that stress, here is a list of clever shortcuts that will…
Defining Your Ideal Home
The property you buy will be much more than a house; it will be your home. So before you go out and view houses, understand what you are looking for. Try answering the following questions to help you clarify the things that are most important to you in your ideal home and neighborhood. Defining Your Ideal…
Insider Tips for House Hunting
Insider info is extremely helpful when house hunting. Here are 7 Tips to help you choose your next home. Look beyond the upgrades – It is easy to get pre-occupied by a home’s most charming details, for example an upgraded kitchen with top of the line appliances, and in the end overlook a few minor yet…
Safest Cities to Live in Maryland
The state of Maryland is many things – it is the wealthiest state in the country with the highest median household income; it is one of the smallest states in area, yet has a high population, giving it one of the highest population densities in the USA; and, Maryland has numerous nicknames including America in…
Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval
There has been some confusion among those looking to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage loan regarding the difference between a mortgage pre-approval vs a pre-qualification letter. Indeed, they sound pretty similar, so hearing these terms before or during the hectic time while considering buying can only add to the confusion for novice…
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