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Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in your life. Not only are you choosing your home and the place in which you will bring up your family, you are most likely investing a large portion of your assets into this venture. The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the buying process will be. The goal of this page is to provide you with detailed information to assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision. Remember, if you have any questions about the process, I'm only a phone call or email away!

Benefits Of Owning Your Own Home	Writing An Offer - Safeguards Regarding The Property
The Best Investment Income Tax Savings Stable Monthly Housing Costs Forced Savings Freedom And Individuality Buyers Remorse-Did You Make A Huge Mistake	Disclosures From the Seller Condition of the Property Upon Transfer Inspections You Should Require Final Walk-Through Inspection
Important Things To Avoid Before Buying A Home	Comparable Sales And Your Offer Price
No Major Purchases Of Any Kind Don't Move Money Around The Effect of Changing Jobs Reasons To Delay Buying A Home	Determining Your Offer Price Comparable Sales In The Public Record Comparable Sales In The Multiple Listing Service Comparable Sales - Pending Transactions
Don't Buy A Car - Or Did You Already Buy One?	Major Factors Affecting Your Offer Price
When Income Grows And You Want To Buy "Stuff" Debt-to-Income Ratios And Car Payments How Buying A Car Reduces Your Purchase Price	How Property Condition Affects Your Offer How Home Improvements Affect Your Offer How Market Conditions Affect Your Offer How Seller Motivation Affects Your Offer The Final Decision On Your Offer Price
The Business Cycle And Buying A Home	How Financing Details Affect Your Offer
Recession And Expansion Supply And Demand Should You Try To "Time The Market"? Why You Shouldn't Wait To Buy A Home What's More Important-Buying A House Or A Home?	Down Payment Interest Rates Closing Costs And Financing Incentives Seller Financing Cash Offers Other Financing Details In Your Offer
Why Search For A Realtor	How FHA And VA Financing Affect Your Offer
Finding An Agent By "Accident" Listing Agents vs. Selling (Buyer's) Agents Should You Call The Listing Agent? Agent's Advertising - Is The Purpose What You Think? Finding Your Own Realtor Some Basics About The Search How To Conduct The Search Interviewing A Good Realtor When The Agent Asks You For The Appointment	Extra Costs For The Seller VA And FHA Appraisals
Buying A Home With Resale Value - Location And The House	Selecting Service Providers
Location - Local Community, Town Or City Location - The Local Neighborhood Location - The Residential Neighborhood The House - Features And Amenities	You And The Seller Must Agree Escrow And Settlement Title Insurance Termite And Pest Inspection
Offering To Purchase Real Estate - The Basics
Introduction And Overview Contingencies In A Purchase Offer Earnest Money Deposit The Closing Date

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