HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

The size of your down payment will affect what kind of loan you qualify for and the rate you pay. You’ll also need money for other costs that come with buying a home, from paying for a home inspection to covering the various fees you’ll be charged at closing. Get a home inspection. How much money do you need to save?

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Or that FHA loan limits vary widely, too? Buyers who are moving from one area of the country to another could be shocked at the difference in prices and loan limits. When it’s time for the inspection, they’ll reassure you that a damp basement is normal for the town, or tell you to get it checked out by a professional.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If you’re going to be buying the preforeclosure with a mortgage, your purchase agreement is contingent on your ability to secure a loan, so getting preapproved is important. For this type of home purchase, you can get either a conventional loan or government loan (such as an FHA loan or VA loan ).

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

Considering 80% of Americans say they would prefer to buy a move-in-ready home, an “as is” sale likely has a reduced buyer pool from the start. Consider a pre-listing inspection. Schaus does warn that there can be a downside to these pre-inspections, as well. Possibility of reducing negotiations from the inspection.

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