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Buying a House Online? How to Get it Done in 15 Steps

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A mortgage is a 15- to 30-year commitment, unless you sell or refinance. For example, a 1% difference in your mortgage rate could bump your monthly payment up around $100 a month, costing you $30,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Step 4: Get preapproved for a mortgage. Or that FHA loan limits vary widely, too?

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Washington State

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Disclosures. Seller Disclosure Statement. A good time to fill out Washington’s Seller Disclosure Statement (colloquially called Form 17 ) is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer so that you know it’s taken care of. If your house complies with FHA, then it complies with most other lenders’ requirements.

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