Buying a home is certainly one of the most rewarding experiences most of us ever have; it’s also one of the most challenging. If you’re buying for the first time, the process may seem overwhelming. And even if you’ve been through it several times, every move is different and presents new challenges. One clear advantage …
The first thing you should do is to begin focusing on what you’re looking for in a home. You can start by establishing priorities in the following three areas: Location: Are you relocating to a new town because of a new job or to be closer to your current job? How will the location of …
We’ve found that affordability is probably the single biggest concern of today’s first-time home buyers. Given the wide range of media coverage regularly devoted to the issue, it’s not surprising that many young families wonder how long it will take them to afford their first home. Our advice: Don’t sell yourself short. Talk to your …
Good city services, nice parks and playground facilities, convenient shopping and transportation, a track record of sound development and good planning these are just a few considerations that are important to many people when they choose a community in which to live. As for individual neighborhoods within a village or city, there is no better …
Again, a good real estate professional is perhaps your best source. They know where the local schools are and can provide you with valuable information about school districts, including test scores, extracurricular activities, bus service and more. If you’re relocating, a sales professional may even be able to put you in touch with teachers and …
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Usually, the total amount of the previous year’s property taxes is included on the listing information sheet for the home you’re interested in. If not, ask to see the seller’s receipt. Remember, tax rates change from year to year, so the previous year’s bill should be considered simply as a “ballpark” figure of what you …
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