Categories for First Time Home Buyers

How Is Your Credit Score Calculated?

If you’re planning on buying a home, improving your credit score can make a huge difference in the interest rate you’re able to get on your mortgage, which can make a huge difference in your monthly payments. But it can be challenging to improve your credit score if you don’t ...

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The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep ...

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6 Reasons You Should Work with an Agent Who Has a Great Sense of Humor When Buying a House

Searching for and successfully buying a home can be a long, sometimes stressful process, so working with an agent who has a sense of humor is such a bonus. That’s not to say your agent needs to be a stand-up comedian! A sense of humor comes in many different forms, ...

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Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit Karma explains: “If one of ...

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