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You’re ready to buy a home. You’ve taken all of the steps that you need to take in order to save up money and qualify for a home mortgage loan. But now you’re in the tough position of trying to figure out what type of home you might want. Are you the kind of person that would love to live in a new suburban development? Does the idea of living in a downtown condo make your heart pitter patter? Are you the type of person who could really make a life in a large historic home? Or do you want to look into cutting-edge green real estate with a sustainable design? There are different types of homes out there that will be within your price range and you need to know what type you’re looking for if you want to select the home that’s right for you. (more…)

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Most home purchases are not entirely straight forward with a dollar amount being the end all of the negotiations. Most people add some contingencies to secure they are getting exactly what they bargained for. Some home sale contracts require inspections or repairs within a set number of days or the deal will not be finalized. (more…)

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So you’ve found the house that you love and now its time to make an offer. In some states you simply have to set your price, in other states you need to complete a pretty thorough form. You’ll have to find out what your state requires, if you have a Realtor or a real estate attorney helping you out they will know all the ins and outs of your local requirements. If they don’t then, its time to give them the boot. (more…)