"So, You Want to Buy a New Home."

Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. Our services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, we also provide listing by e-mail. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

As Your Agent, WE WILL:

1. Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.

2. Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.

3. Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.

4. Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

 

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before it's too late. Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment. Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved). Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs. Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs. Identify important features you need your new home to have. We have negotiated directly with FSBO for our buyers and others on behalf of our buyers. Just e-mail us the names, addressess, phone numbers and emails, and we will make appointments for you!

Closing Costs to Expect:

Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.

Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites, home inspections, sewage inspections, water inspections and environmental inspections.

Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.

Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.

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