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Home Buying Articles and Advice

Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in life. Not only are you choosing your dwelling place, 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!

Click here for a personalized list of homes currently for sale that meet your specific needs.

Benefits of Owning Your Own Home

Important Things To Avoid Before Buying a Home

Don't Buy a Car - or Did You Already Buy One?

The Business Cycle and Buying a Home

Comparable Sales and Your Offer Price

Major Factors Influencing your Offer Price

Offering to Purchase Real Estate- the Basics

Writing an Offer - Safeguards Regarding the Property

How Financing Details Affect Your Offer

How FHA and VA Financing Affects Your Offer

Selecting Service Providers

1. Area Selection:

City

2. Housing Information:

Price Range?

Type of home?

Size of home?

Bedrooms?

Bathrooms?

Desired school nearby?

Age of house?

When to purchase?

Need to sell your present home?

Prequalified by lender?

More information on financing?

3. Contact Information:

Your name:

Your e-mail address:

Your phone number:

When should I contact you?

What would be the best time(s) to reach you?

Are you currently working with another Realtor®?

Yes

Please mail a personalized MLS list of homes in my range. Note: Be sure to fill out below the mailing address information to receive the MLS list!

Postal Address:

State:

Zip:

Any extra comments, or specifics you would like to add: