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For most people, the highest hurdle in their journey toward home ownership is the down payment. And saving for a down payment often seems nearly impossible when the time frame is short, say, within a few months. But you can save for a down payment if you have a plan and take the right steps – and … Continued

Self-employment has many benefits – the ability to make your own schedule, the potential for more time off and better pay, the pleasure of doing what you love and getting paid for it, and more. But there are downsides to self-employment. The unfortunate fact for self-employed people is that it’s usually more difficult to buy … Continued

Buying a house will inevitably involve a lot of negotiating, whether good-natured give-and-take or aggressive jockeying for the best position. Too many buyers, though, think that once they’ve settled on a price, the negotiations are over. But that’s pretty far from the actual state of affairs. There are in fact many other negotiation points. So … Continued

You’ve probably spent years working hard, building your credit, and crimping and saving to come up with a down payment. And now – finally! – you’re about to purchase that home you’ve long been dreaming about. The last thing you want, then, is to become a victim of fraud when buying a house. Unfortunately, it’s … Continued

Buying the perfect house, your dream home, is as much about choosing the right neighborhood as it is about selecting the right house. For you are, after all, not just buying a home, but also buying into a neighborhood because it’s the area where you’ll live for many years to come. But you do need … Continued

You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that only three things matter when it comes to real estate: location, location, and location. That is, of course, a cutesy and oversimplified piece of advice, but it’s still worth heeding, especially with respect to determining the safety of a neighborhood before buying a home. For location and … Continued

First-time home buyers in Atlanta are almost always at a disadvantage. They are doing something they’ve never done before, and, having no experience with home buying, often wind up making big and costly mistakes. Experienced buyers, however, have been through it all before and know what to be aware of and what to look out … Continued

Buying a house typically involves a long and complicated process and not a little anxiety. So buying a house from a friend or family member can often seem like an easy solution to make the process quick and manageable. And it can be – if everything goes right. But there are many pitfalls and complications … Continued

Anyone thinking about buying a new home within the next few months or within the next had better be ready for some competition and a tough market. If you’re a prospective buyer and you want to “win,” you’ll have to be prepared – with the right expectations, with a compelling offer, with the right tools, … Continued

After spending weeks or maybe months searching for the perfect house, the last thing you want is to find out you can’t buy it after all. There are several mistakes home buyers often make that land them in this situation, most of them financial mistakes. To help you avoid making these mistakes, here are 4 … Continued