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Tag Archives: first time home buyer
5 Tips and Tricks for your Home to Fall into Winter
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year! Fall! Get ready for this cozy season by making sure that your home and yard are in tip top shape. First time home buyers make sure to take note! Taking care of …
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Buying a Home can be Scary…Until you know the Facts!
What is keeping you from purchasing your first home? Is it the money? The commitment? Whatever your reason, Shorewest is here to alleviate those fears! 36% of Americans think they need a 20% down payment to buy a home. However …
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Six Tips To Save To Buy A House
As interest rates are still low, the real estate market offers lots of opportunities to become a homeowner. However, what’s holding many people back is saving enough for a down payment. If you analyze your spending habits, you can determine …
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Millennials, Did You Know This About Down Payments?
Housing experts have done much research into why we don’t have more first-time home buyers entering the market. In looking at this issue, recent surveys of Millennials (the largest first-time home buyer pool in history) uncovered that 60% of these buyers believe …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Negotiations and What You Should Expect
If you are a first-time home buyer getting ready to purchase a new house, negotiations are an important part of sealing the deal. But what can you expect? Here are some great tips on what to expect during a negotiation: …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Four Things To Look For In A House
When you’re a first-time home buyer, buying a home may be overwhelming and confusing. Sellers can use cover-up techniques to make their property look better than it really is (Think: covering up ruined hardwood floors with a rug). It’s important …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series — What Is The Right Purchase For Me?
There are many decisions and factors to make when purchasing a home. Trying to determine whether a single-family or condominium is best for your lifestyle can be difficult. Here are a few things to consider to decide if a single-family …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series —Why You Should Buy A House
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University surveys homeowners and renters and studies their answers. Here are the top six reasons people purchased a house, according to the survey: 1. To raise children. When getting ready to purchase …
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Ask an Agent: the Timeline for Purchasing a Home (Infographic)
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or someone who has purchased before, the timeline of events can often be confusing. We’re here to help! Our simple infographic outlines the entire process of purchasing a home in seven steps, with a …
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Ask an Agent: the Timeline for Purchasing a Home (Part 7)
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or someone who has purchased before, the timeline of events can often be confusing. We’re here to help! Our simple infographic will be revealed over the next few weeks, and it outlines the entire …
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