Buyer Tasks After A Home Closing
After all the paperwork has been signed and you have the keys in hand, you’ll probably feel happiness and relief...
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Deferred Maintenance: The practice of postponing maintenance activities such as repairs on a home. Examples are broken windows, missing shingles,...
How to Estimate a Budget for Home Repair and Maintenance
One often underestimated financial fact of home ownership is the amount of money needed for maintenance and repair. Savvy home...
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Home Equity Loan: A type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity of his or her home as...
The Best and Worst Reasons for Using a Home Equity Loan
Building equity in your home comes with many advantages. Among the most useful financial advantages is being able to take...
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FHA Loan: A mortgage issued by federally qualified lenders and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA loans are...
Buying a Home with Less Than a 20 Percent Down Payment
Many home buyers don’t have the typical twenty percent down payment needed for a conventional home mortgage. If you’re looking...
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Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. A good construction contract will include (1)...
Pros and Cons of Building vs. Buying an Existing Home
A disappointing home search can lead a family to decide that they’ll only get what they truly want if they...
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County Auditor: In regard to real estate, the County Auditor is responsible for assessing value of all real and personal...
Buyers: Learn As Much As You Can BEFORE Making An Offer
When purchasing a home, it seems obvious that the best decisions are informed ones. But when you fall in love...
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Swift Code: A standard format of Bank Identifier Codes (BIC) and a unique identification code for a particular bank. These...