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Home Buyer Articles

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Home Buyers Need to Know

FOUR SIGNS YOU ARE READY TO PURCHASE A HOME

... to have a nest egg ready for the costs associated with both the down payment, loan closing expenses, transaction fees, move, and any unexpected costs.

 

Is there down payment help for buying a home in MN?

May 2, 2016 - Down payment programs are available for Veterans, First Time buyers, and more! Also for those in Education, Law Enforcement, Firefighter, ...

Getting the down payment for a MN home purchase  

Check for MN home buyer down payment program eligibility and search through local programs that may be available to you. Contact me today!

Should you rent or buy a home?

Your credit is bad and/or you have zero downpayment; Homes you can afford have high maintenance costs or in poor condition; There are rentals that have all ...

 


How to Add A HOUSE to Your Wedding Registry!

Dec 10, 2016 - HUD lets you receive money as a wedding present that can be used towards the downpayment on a home. Check it out!

Rent vs Buy: Should You Purchase a Home? - Sarah Marrinan

Feb 8, 2016 - If you are worried about not having a 20% downpayment, you don't need that much. There are many programs to help homes owners purchase ...

Make An Offer - Sarah Marrinan

Closing cost fees are expenses you have to pay for on top of your down payment. We will discuss how this affects your net offer to the seller. Closing date: ...

Don't choose a lender until you've considered these 13 things.

What is the minimum down payment required for this loan? What is the required credit score? A higher credit score and bigger down payment might mean a ...

What is Earnest Money for When Buying a Home?

Nov 29, 2015 - Assuming that all goes well and your offer is accepted by the seller, the earnest money will go toward the down payment and closing costs.

IS YOUR HOME SHOPPING EXCITEMENT COSTING YOU ...

Nov 4, 2015 - There are a lot of programs and options based on your income, credit and downpayment. Today, the debt the average person will accumulate ...

MN Home Buyer Checklist - The Buying Process

This is the approximate amount of cash you will need to have available on the day of closing in addition to your down payment. Read: Is buying a home like ...

 

How do you know how much house you can afford?

May 26, 2016 - Cash to Close – as in Down Payment (the amount you are putting down) PLUS Closing Costs (all expenses that need to be paid at or before ...

Should you buy or sell a home during the holidays?

Dec 6, 2016 - ... incentives; Strategic tax planning benefits; Tax refunds for downpayment or expenses; Be in your home in time to enjoy spring/summer there!

Real Estate Closing Costs in MN - Sarah Marrinan

Most buyers understand they need a down payment for a house however there are other expenses as well and while you don't have financing expenses if you ...

 

Real Estate Home Purchase Appraisals - Sarah Marrinan

 The bank will only give the buyer a loan based on the appraised value which affects the buyer's down payment percentage. This usually re-opens negotiations.

Core Services you can get ONLY from a REALTOR

An application and database of national, state and local down payment assistance programs. Quickly match clients and properties to available programs through ...

 

How Many Homes Should I View? - Sarah Marrinan

Nov 29, 2015 - Worried about the down payment for your next home? For Your Protection Get a Home Inspection – Twin Cities; Top Reasons Buyers Need A ...
 

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