Homeowner’s Associations: What You Need To Know
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by James Liu
As you begin looking for a home to purchase, you will start to come across houses that have a homeowner’s association. This is an association made up of the people who own homes in the area, created to help maintain certain standards in the community. They set rules and regulations for all kinds of things,
- Published in Real Estate Articles
No Comments
How Much Yard Do You Need?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by James Liu
You probably have spent a good deal of time considering how much space you need inside your home, but what about how much space you need on the outside of it? House hunting with an idea of the square footage you are seeking is a good idea, but in addition to that you should have
- Published in Real Estate Articles
Making An Offer: Negotiating Your Buying Price
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by James Liu
There is perhaps no more exciting and nerve-wracking time in the home buying process than when you decide to make an offer on a home. If it is accepted, you will be on your way to owning a new home-if not, you will be forced to make some difficult decisions. Your REALTOR® will help you
- Published in Real Estate Articles
Selecting Homeowner’s Insurance
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by James Liu
One of the many things you will have to think about while you are in the process of buying a new home is the insurance you will need to protect it. Homeowner’s insurance is more than just a good idea-it is required by your lender as part of your mortgage contract. You will not be
- Published in Real Estate Articles
Should You Consider A Condominium Or Townhome?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by James Liu
If you are buying a new home on a tight budget, one of the options that will come to your attention is purchasing a condominium or townhome instead of a standard single family home. Because most of them share walls, condos and townhomes are more affordable. But before you consider moving into a multi-family complex,
- Published in Real Estate Articles
When To Consider Raising Your Home Buying Budget
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by James Liu
Setting a budget for your home purchase is an important decision. You need to know how much you can afford each month and translate that into the amount you can afford to take out on your new mortgage. When you start house hunting with that budget in mind, you may find to your dismay that
- Published in Real Estate Articles