A home is a home. Choose the home that you can see your family living in for a long time. Your house is the answer to the fundamental human need of shelter, and should be treated primarily as such, and not as an investment. Here are tips on how to go about buying a home the right way.
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Prepare Properly for Your Home Purchase
Posted on November 28, 2009 by James McNaultIdeal Time for Jumping on the Home Buying Bandwagon
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Lauren SpencerAll in all, if you are in a position where you and your family feel that you have some employment stability and can make the commitment to a mortgage then this is really an ideal time to buy real estate. It is likely that we will not see a combination of factors that are so conducive to reasonable real estate prices—especially for first time buyers—for years to come, if ever again.
Investing in a Golf Community Dream Home or Risk Deal?
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Rob ThomsonHowever, the golf industry has not been immune to the economic downturn, and a number of courses have had to close due to falling memberships or daily green fee sales. Even the famed Myrtle Beach strip of prestigious golf courses has taken a hit, leaving surrounding homeowners with devalued properties.
New Runway Opened in Cancun Real Estate Area Airport
Posted on November 26, 2009 by Tom BudniakAirport of any city is its lifeline and when it comes to Cancun, it's truer then anywhere else. Since, Cancun Real Estate region is a tourist hub and a major real estate market; it depends a great deal on its Airport...
Location, Location, Location, Home Style
Posted on November 23, 2009 by Joe SamsonIt’s whether the neighbourhood suits your personality and what your goals are for the property in the future. Pick your home and neighbourhood carefully for the maximum enjoyment of home ownership.
Baby Boomers Still Fueling Florida Real Estate Options
Posted on November 21, 2009 by Rob ThomsonWhether it is buying a second home or acting on the long-planned dream of retiring to a sun destination, Baby Boomers are moving to Florida to take advantage of a well-deserved rest from the corporate world, or other nine-to-five path they had been on. The current excess of properties at reduced prices in Florida provides a perfect opportunity for new retirees to purchase a home and join the fun in an active community.
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension: More Fuel for the Charleston, SC Market
Posted on November 21, 2009 by KeadleWe’ve had great news in the housing market this past week! The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit will be extended through April 30, 2010. This extension is good news especially for first time home buyers taking advantage of the credit. This article includes more details about qualification.
Public Schools in Mount Pleasant SC: A Driving Force in Home Prices
Posted on November 21, 2009 by KeadleMount Pleasant, South Carolina has the best public schools in all of Charleston. Because Mount Pleasant has only one high school, I’ve included in this article more specific information for the elementary and middle schools so that you can keep it in mind when comparing homes.
Mount Pleasant SC Golfing Communities
Posted on November 21, 2009 by KeadleWith four golfing communities, Mount Pleasant SC boasts some of the best (and most popular) golf courses in Charleston. I have included in this article information about Dunes West, Rivertowne Country Club, Charleston National, and Snee Farm.
Finding the Right New Home Community for Your Family
Posted on November 20, 2009 by Mr. W. McGuinnWhen you have made the decision to purchase a home, the selection of the new home community is vital to your family’s long term satisfaction with the purchase. Many home shoppers tend to focus on the home features, price, and potential for resell without really stopping to consider the neighborhood surrounding the home. In your search for a home, be sure to spend some time researching the new home community so that you can make the soundest choice possible.
Popular Buying Articles
Buying a Home in Charleston South Carolina - Rent to Own Charleston
Posted on January 10, 2008 by Shaun GKnowing your numbers can often be the difference between making your landlord more rich in 2008 or owning a new home. Let's look at a few numbers that will definitely help you understand your feasibility of buying a new home
Buying Unfinished Homes
Posted on May 9, 2007 by Jordon CossairtUnfinished homes present a great way to save a lot of money and get yourself a new home in the process. If you buy an unfinished home, you can keep your monthly mortgage payment low and also lower your initial investment. You may also be able to buy a larger foundation size as well, which you can easily add on to and save money in the process.
Tips to Buy REOs, Bank Owned and Foreclosure Homes
Posted on March 22, 2008 by Luat Tran VanA foreclosure property represents a great opportunity to get a good value with your home purchase. Here is an overview of the process.
Townhouses vs Condos
Posted on September 14, 2008 by KeadleTown homes and condos are so similar that people often confuse them or use the two terms interchangeably. So, I've included a set of questions you can ask yourself when you're visiting properties in order to distinguish condos from townhouses.
Charleston SC Property Taxes
Posted on August 2, 2008 by KeadleGet property tax information for Charleston, SC!
Properties in Nice (France)
Posted on February 5, 2009 by Rumble RomagnoliWith its idyllic location on the French Riviera, it is not surprising that Nice has become a major tourist centre and one of the leading holiday resorts of the Mediterranean coast. Nice has a well deserved reputation as an all-year round resort and with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year; visitors are all but guaranteed a taste of the famous Mediterranean climate.
Government Help: Buying A Home
Posted on October 27, 2008 by Mike TaylorEven if you owned a home before - you can still jump on the bandwagon of the government tax credit for buying a home - even a houseboat. Amazingly enough, this home does not have to be a single-family detached run of the mill type home to receive government assistance. The Government will help you to buy a houseboat - or a condo or a modular or a town home or a single family detached home. While you must not have owned a home for the last three years before the purchase of this next one, you ...
Why You Shouldn't Buy a House you Can Afford
Posted on October 23, 2008 by Alex NeirThere's more to an affordable house than how much you pay for it. Sure, it's important to get a good deal and find a mortgage you can carry comfortably but when there's an endless stream of daily expenses tied to your home's location, you could blow the budget before it's time to pay the mortgage. Transportation is one of the main hidden expenses that can push your budget over the edge and the location of your house is inextricably linked to how much driving you have to do.
Property price predictions across the UK for 2009 and beyond
Posted on June 1, 2009 by Elisah van VrieslandThere appears to be little indication of an end to falling house prices before summer 2009, with little consensus as to whether an increase is likely in 2010. The article quotes research from Knight Frank LLP, Savills, Nationwide Building Society as well as the National Association of Estate Agents and the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
Buying a Home - Using Short Sales to Your Advantage
Posted on January 8, 2009 by Lee BellMany people are taking advantage of the short sale option and getting a great deal on a house. Check out the short sale listings in your area. You can learn more about short sales by reading the article below. You will want to learn as much as you possibly can before embarking on the short sale purchase journey.
