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What Are “Home Warranties”, And Should I Consider Them?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/yx37t31k5c?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but essentially, home warranties offer you protection for a specific period of time, such as one year,...
Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/6pki9bsd7l?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Yes. Like the video shows, lenders now offer several affordable mortgage options which can help first-time homebuyers overcome obstacles that made purchasing a home...
How Can I Keep Track Of All The Homes I See?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/58rldupqx5?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 There are some great tips in this video, like: if possible, take photographs of each house: the outside, the major rooms, the yard and extra features that you like or ones...
What Does A Home Inspector Do, And How Does An Inspection Figure In The Purchase Of A Home?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/9169yinycr?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction and mechanical...
What Should I Look For When Walking Through A Home?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/zlzrsb2ag2?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, in addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: Is there...
What Questions Should I Ask When Looking At Homes?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/qyfnjh80ns?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things require...
Is An Older Home A Better Value Than A New One?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/m7hj5d80bs?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there isn't a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, older homes may be...
How Do I Begin The Process Of Buying A Home?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/2plxajrqhc?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Remember these pointers from the video: start by thinking about your situation. Are you ready to buy a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much...
How Does Purchasing A Home Compare With Renting?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/pkeht78uj3?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the guy in the video says, the two don't really compare at all. The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities. But by...
How Do Lenders Decide The Maximum Loan Amount That Buyers Can Afford?
http://fwd4.wistia.com/medias/81y2x5d5vb?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in the video, the lenders consider your debt-to-income ratio, which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses....