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What Is Earnest Money, And How Much Should I Set Aside?
Like the video shows, “earnest money” is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between…
How Can I Keep Track Of All The Homes I See?
There are some great tips in this video, like…
What Does A Home Inspector Do, And How Does An Inspection Figure In The Purchase Of A Home?
As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home…
What Should I Look For When Walking Through A Home?
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…
What Questions Should I Ask When Looking At Homes?
As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues…
Is An Older Home A Better Value Than A New One?
Well, as this story shows, there isn’t a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics…
How Do I Begin The Process Of Buying A Home?
Remember these pointers from the video: start by thinking about your situation…
How Does Purchasing A Home Compare With Renting?
Like the guy in the video says, the two don’t really compare at all…
How Do Lenders Decide The Maximum Loan Amount That Buyers Can Afford?
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…
How Can I Find Out Information About My Credit History?
Watch this video and take a few notes! There are three major credit reporting companies…
