Education! Education! Education! – it is by far the best piece of advice when buying your first house. The home buying process can be stressful and full of anxiety if you don’t know the steps.
Buyers get swept up in …
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1. Home Inspection
Cost: $350–$500+
A home inspection lets you know of any potential problems — like mold, bad roof, water pressure, crawl space issues, etc. An inspection lets you know what you’re getting into before you buy.
Even if …
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“If you like it then you shoulda got a loan on it. All the single ladies! Well, ok, MANY of the single ladies feel that buying a home is Beyoncé their means”.
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…Today’s purchase market is like one we have never seen. High demand and low inventory are driving purchase prices well above the list price. With this demand, buyers are paying more than the appraised value.
If an appraisal comes in …
Despite gains made after the signing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, currently 71 percent of Asian Americans, 54 percent of Hispanic Americans, and 63 percent of White Americans can afford to buy the typical home compared to only …
Do your homework
Start looking at listings online, even if you aren’t quite ready to begin the process yet. It will give you an idea of neighborhoods and home types you like that are within your budget.
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One of the biggest reasons holding potential home buyers back is education and cost. EducateHomeBuyers.org holds “free” virtual classes to help folks understand the process and takes the anxiety out of the purchasing a home. There are many individuals and …
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A comfortable and supportive environment is something we all want in our homes. However, finding accessible housing that fits the bill can be tough. Read on as we explore some simple strategies that can help you score …
The mortgage lending industry does not want to ever hear this statement again, “I don’t know what kind of loan they gave me.” Since 2008, we have experienced a flood of new regulations and disclosures. All of them to 
benefit …
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You provided a wonderful class! I have attended others in the past but yours was much better. Very enjoyable.
– Patty, Tacoma, WA
Your workshop had so much information. Your experiences helped us better understand the process. I am so excited to get started now that I clearly understand the process.
– Lee, Federal Way, WA
Would you recommend this class to a friend? “Yes, everyone should take this course!”
– September 8, 2018
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