Understanding Home Finances

Avoid Criticisms When Showing Your Place

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One of the hard parts of selling your home is sitting back and listening to all of the criticisms people have about the home when they come to see it. If you are like most home owners, you have a sense of pride about your home and you have put your heart into it. Therefore, you won’t like it when people come in and nitpick it. However, buyers do this because they are trying to ensure they end up with the place that is the best fit for them and as a tactic to set the stage for a lower offer.…

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Ready to Buy Your First Home? 3 Ways to Do So With Little to No Credit

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Many young renters and workers are increasingly interested in buying their first home. But if you’re a first time homebuyer with a limited credit history, how can you possibly manage to achieve this part of the American Dream?  In fact, it is still more than possible. To help you get there, here are a few tips on getting that all-important mortgage. Build Your Credit The easiest way to get a mortgage when you don’t have a long credit history is to spend the time to build one.…

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The Advantages and Disadvantags of Building a Custom Home

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When you are in the process of buying a house, there are several options available to you. You can choose to buy an existing house in livable conditions, purchase a house with the intention of remodeling it or build a custom house. There are benefits to each choice. It really comes down to the amount of money and work you want to put into the house once it’s yours. Many people enjoy the luxury of designing their own dream home so they opt for the custom house option.…

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