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How to Make a Winning Purchase Offer for Your Home
We know how hard it is to find your dream home. And we know that there's nothing worse than finding it only to have your offer rejected by the seller. That's why our REALTORS® are dedicated to helping you make the best possible offer.
Making an offer on a house is a bit like walking a tightrope. Too low, and the seller is almost sure to reject it. Too high, and you'll end up paying more for your new home than you should. Use these tips to make an offer that the seller can't possibly refuse.
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5 Mistakes Veteran and Military Home Buyers Make
Buying a house is a big decision, and as an active-duty service member or veteran there are always extra variables to consider when making a real estate purchase. Timing is essential when you're searching for a home, and there's always a chance that you'll be moving again in a few years if you receive new orders. There are also some excellent benefits available to military home buyers if you know where to find them and how to take advantage of them. Our veteran-friendly real estate agents are here to help, with a guide to five mistakes to avoid as a service member shopping for a home.
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4 Tips for Buying a Home with a VA Loan
VA loans are powerful tools for service members to purchase homes and offer a number of significant advantages. There is no required down payment for a VA loan, favorable interest rates are available, and credit requirements are more relaxed than with traditional loans. You can take advantage of the VA loan program while you are active-duty or after you have completed your service. Yet, VA loans also have some unique, complex rules, so it's important to understand how the process works. Our REALTORS® are here to help, with four tips for buying a home with a VA loan.
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5 Reasons Why You'll Want a Military-Friendly Real Estate Agent to Buy a Home
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that any of us make, and finding the right real estate agent is one of the best ways to make life easier when buying a house. This is especially true for military personnel (both active duty and retired) who often have unique needs when purchasing a home. From understanding the ins and outs of VA loans to helping you identify the right home in the short time frame you have to shop, our REALTORS® understand the needs of military home buyers. We've put together five key reasons why finding a military-friendly real estate agent is a must.
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Buying Your First Home with a New Job
If you're thinking about buying your first house, you've probably heard a lot about how tough it can be to get a mortgage.
The truth is, a mortgage is within reach for most first-time buyers who have steady employment, no bankruptcies, and a reasonable debt load.
But ... even under the best circumstances, the process involves a lot of documentation. Proof of income is one of the most important parts of that equation. It's common to be asked for two years of pay stubs as part of your mortgage application.
If you just changed jobs or have an unconventional work history, it can be harder to dredge that information up. Luckily, it's usually not impossible – it just takes a few extra steps.