Posts filed under Buyers
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 3)
Posted Tue, Jul 21st 2009 9:45 pm
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 3) You found a home, negotiated a favorable contract ("ratified" = signed & delivered). You are supposed to close in 30 days. What now? This period from contract to...
Posted Tue, Jul 21st 2009 9:45 pm
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 3) You found a home, negotiated a favorable contract ("ratified" = signed & delivered). You are supposed to close in 30 days. What now? This period from contract to...
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 2)
Posted Sun, Jul 19th 2009 8:30 am
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 2) by Alan Donald, BuyHomesInCharleston.com OK - so you've hired a REALTOR, discussed your needs and buying criteria and got preapproved by a lender. Now it's time ...
Posted Sun, Jul 19th 2009 8:30 am
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 2) by Alan Donald, BuyHomesInCharleston.com OK - so you've hired a REALTOR, discussed your needs and buying criteria and got preapproved by a lender. Now it's time ...
The A-Z of Buying a Home (Part 1)
Posted Sat, Jul 18th 2009 9:30 am
This guide for first-time home buyers is intended to provide general information to help buyers be aware of the buying process, and to dispel any myths about buying a home. Please discuss your part...
Posted Sat, Jul 18th 2009 9:30 am
This guide for first-time home buyers is intended to provide general information to help buyers be aware of the buying process, and to dispel any myths about buying a home. Please discuss your part...
New Appraisal Law Causing Troubles for Buyers
Posted Tue, Jun 16th 2009 8:45 am
The new Home Valuation Code of Conduct, or HVCC, became law May 1. This new law that forces Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac to follow new guidelines for appraisals has casued more trouble for the already...
Posted Tue, Jun 16th 2009 8:45 am
The new Home Valuation Code of Conduct, or HVCC, became law May 1. This new law that forces Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac to follow new guidelines for appraisals has casued more trouble for the already...
Tips for First-Time Buyers
Posted Fri, Jun 12th 2009 7:15 am
As a first time home buyer, you need to maintain a balance between money and lifestyle in a way that makes sense for you and your family. Buying a home comes with great benefits, but also with adde...
Posted Fri, Jun 12th 2009 7:15 am
As a first time home buyer, you need to maintain a balance between money and lifestyle in a way that makes sense for you and your family. Buying a home comes with great benefits, but also with adde...
NEWS FLASH: Buyers May Get Loans to Use $8K Tax Credit Toward Closing Costs
Posted Fri, May 29th 2009 4:45 pm
FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront, according to eagerly awaited guidance...
Posted Fri, May 29th 2009 4:45 pm
FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront, according to eagerly awaited guidance...
Extra Costs When Buying a Home
Posted Wed, May 27th 2009 4:00 pm
Extra Costs When Buying a Home When you are buying a new home, there are many costs on top of the purchase price that you need to be aware of, because they may factor into your future affordabilit...
Posted Wed, May 27th 2009 4:00 pm
Extra Costs When Buying a Home When you are buying a new home, there are many costs on top of the purchase price that you need to be aware of, because they may factor into your future affordabilit...
Homes on Busy Streets
Posted Tue, May 26th 2009 9:45 am
Every day when you drive to work you see a beautiful home with a "For Sale" sign on a busy road. Given the size and quality of the home, you think it must be priced well above your price range. Aft...
Posted Tue, May 26th 2009 9:45 am
Every day when you drive to work you see a beautiful home with a "For Sale" sign on a busy road. Given the size and quality of the home, you think it must be priced well above your price range. Aft...
Need Money?
Posted Sat, May 23rd 2009 12:00 pm
Before you start shopping for a home, it is essential to get pre-approved by a lender. This does not mean that you cannot keep "shopping around" for the best loan while you look at homes. Once you ...
Posted Sat, May 23rd 2009 12:00 pm
Before you start shopping for a home, it is essential to get pre-approved by a lender. This does not mean that you cannot keep "shopping around" for the best loan while you look at homes. Once you ...
The Perfect "Storm" for Buyers
Posted Tue, May 19th 2009 1:45 pm
THE PERFECT STORM FOR BUYERS The sub-prime mortgage troubles of 2006-2008 has left the mortgage industry limping - causing the failure of a number of well-known banks. The Federal Government step...
Posted Tue, May 19th 2009 1:45 pm
THE PERFECT STORM FOR BUYERS The sub-prime mortgage troubles of 2006-2008 has left the mortgage industry limping - causing the failure of a number of well-known banks. The Federal Government step...
Making "Clean" Offers
Posted Wed, May 13th 2009 1:45 pm
MAKING "CLEAN" OFFERSYou are in the market to buy a home and you found a house that's ideal for you - it is in the right location and meets all your "needs" and "wants". The price is the only thing...
Posted Wed, May 13th 2009 1:45 pm
MAKING "CLEAN" OFFERSYou are in the market to buy a home and you found a house that's ideal for you - it is in the right location and meets all your "needs" and "wants". The price is the only thing...
Buy New, or Existing?
Posted Thu, May 7th 2009 12:45 pm
BUY NEW, OR EXISTING?One of the big decisions that a buyer must make, is whether to buy a new home, or an existing one. While new homes tend to have higher prices than comparable existing ones, the...
Posted Thu, May 7th 2009 12:45 pm
BUY NEW, OR EXISTING?One of the big decisions that a buyer must make, is whether to buy a new home, or an existing one. While new homes tend to have higher prices than comparable existing ones, the...
First Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline
Posted Tue, May 5th 2009 4:45 pm
The $8,000 tax credit is a great incentive for a first home buyer (or someone who has not owned a home in the last three years). I have already sold three homes to families that will benefit direct...
Posted Tue, May 5th 2009 4:45 pm
The $8,000 tax credit is a great incentive for a first home buyer (or someone who has not owned a home in the last three years). I have already sold three homes to families that will benefit direct...