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3 Closing Costs That Most Buyers Forget to Factor in and What You Can Expect to Pay

June 22, 2022 by Jim Potts

If you're in the process of buying a home, you probably have your deposit and monthly mortgage charges in a spreadsheet, along with a chart of your other expenses and your monthly income. But when it comes to buying a home, there are lots of different costs that will come into play - and it's easy to forget something. When you're preparing to close on your new home, make sure you consider these three closing costs that most buyers forget.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips, Loan Tips Reno Tagged With: Buying a Home, Closing Costs, Home Buyer Tips

3 Reasons Why Your Closing Costs Will Vary Depending on the Type of Home You Buy

June 10, 2022 by Jim Potts

Savvy home buyers who are preparing to make a real estate purchase should do their research and understand that they need to save money for not only the down payment, but the closing costs as well. Some home buyers however, may not realize that the amount of closing costs can vary considerably based on the home that is purchased.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips, Loan Tips Reno Tagged With: Buying a Home, Closing Costs, Home Buyer Tips

Evaluating Neighborhoods: 4 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Home

June 9, 2022 by Jim Potts

From finding the right agent to discovering the home you can truly feel comfortable in, there are a variety of things involved in the home buying process. However, it's important not to get caught up in the home and ignore altogether the community you'll be living in. If you're planning a move to a new neighborhood, here are some things you should look into before putting in an offer.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips, Loan Tips Reno Tagged With: Evaluating Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Tips, Purchasing A Home

How to Determine How Big of a Down Payment You Need

June 8, 2022 by Jim Potts

Whether or not you're new to real estate, there's little doubt that you've heard the term down payment as it relates to purchasing a home. If you're trying to determine the ideal amount to put down, here are some things to consider.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips, Loan Tips Reno Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

Condo Vs House: Which Is Best For Your Lifestyle?

March 23, 2022 by Jim Potts

Here are a few considerations if you're trying to decide whether you should invest in a house or a condo.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Condos, Home Buyer Tips, Houses, Lifestyle, Mortgage Tips

Three Tips To Get The Best Financing On Your Second Home Purchase

February 3, 2022 by Jim Potts

Are you buying a property as your second home? Here are some tips to keep in mind that will help you to get the best mortgage on your second property.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Financing, Second Home, Vacation Home

3 Considerations When Making A Down Payment

January 19, 2022 by Jim Potts

One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it to pay "discount points" to lower your interest rate.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Down Payment, Home Buyer Tips, Qualifying For A Loan

3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Advice for First-time Home Buyers

January 7, 2022 by Jim Potts

When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who's looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

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