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Closing Costs Buyers Should Know About
If you're a first-time home buyer, you've likely thought about the style of the house you like, the size of the house you need, and how much house you can afford, but you may not be aware of the closing costs you're required to pay to your mortgage lender. To help you prepare, our real estate agents want to give you an overview of closing costs and share some helpful tips.
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Give Your Credit Score A Boost With These Steps
Whether you're buying your first home or just moving to a new location, it's important to get your finances and your credit score in order before you apply for a loan. Lenders will look closely at your income, debt, and credit score to make sure you can afford the mortgage on your new home. If your credit is less than perfect, consider these tips from our real estate agents that can help you raise your credit score in a short amount of time.
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Buying A Home? Prepare For This Paperwork
While buying a home is a significant achievement, the mountain of paperwork required by lenders is enough to make you think twice. If you're ready to take that first step and become a new homeowner, our real estate agents have important tips to make your journey easier and less stressful.
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Does a Condo or House Fit Your Lifestyle Better?
So, you're looking at South Bend homes for sale, and you see many different types of properties with different square footage and features. Should you buy a house? Or should you buy a condo? Each has its benefits and drawbacks. One has a pool and is close to downtown. The other has a fenced-in yard and is in the suburbs. Since homeownership and condo living are two different experiences, what you decide to buy will come down to your needs, preferences, and overall financial picture.
How Are Condos and Houses Different?
A condominium is a private residential unit within a larger building or complex. Condos are more like apartments, so they're a denser form of housing. Condo owners have full control over what happens inside their home, but the exterior of the building and common areas are owned and maintained by a condo board or homeowners association (HOA). Condos are usually found in more urban areas and are very popular with investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers.
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Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Buy a First Home
At Cressy & Everett Real Estate, our real estate agents are working overtime to help home buyers take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by today's market. We've introduced a wide range of virtual tools to make house-hunting easier while limiting face-to-face contact.
And after a brief lull, buyers like you are back in action and looking for South Bend homes for sale. Not too long ago, buyers and sellers alike were expecting a rocky market. But there's no need to wait for a broader economic recovery before you buy: Sellers are moving forward with their plans, and the best thing most buyers can do right now is join them.
Many buyers in Indiana are finding the homes of their dreams. You can be one of them.
So, what changed? In short, everyone in the real estate market is doing their best to adapt to the new reality, and the results benefit everybody. Dire predictions of a housing market crash have been avoided. With the right advice, buyers are flourishing. That's especially true for first-time buyers!
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