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Should I Buy or Rent a Home?

Should I Buy or Rent a Home?

Should I Buy or Rent a Home?   Q & A with Dottie Herman Question: How can I decide if I should continue to rent, or buy my first property? Answer: With borrowing rates at all-time lows, many, like yourself, are faced with the same dilemma. With ownership...
Ultimate Checklist When Shopping for a Home Loan

Ultimate Checklist When Shopping for a Home Loan

Ultimate Checklist When Shopping for a Home Loan By Rebecca McClay Amid the euphoria of envisioning your new home comes the sobering reality of shopping for a mortgage. It’s time-consuming, it’s complex, and it’s a little daunting. But if...
What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?

What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?

Original Post: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/credit-score-need-buy-house-7479.html | SFGATE A credit score of at least 660 will qualify you for a decent mortgage rate. While your credit score is certainly not the only factor considered by mortgage lenders, it...
Guidelines for selling your house

Guidelines for selling your house

Original Post: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson8/ | From money.cnn.com Preparation and timing can help you get the best price for your home. When you decide to sell, the first thing to do is investigate the local housing market. Consult the...
Closing on a new house

Closing on a new house

Original Post: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson8/ | From money.cnn.com When it comes to sealing the deal on a new home – exercise your haggling muscles. Once you find the house you want, you need to move quickly to make your bid. If...
House hunting

House hunting

Original Post: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson8/ | From money.cnn.com Now it’s time to hit the pavement, or the Web, in search of a home Your first step here is to figure out what city or neighborhood you want to live in. (Remember the...