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Jul 15, 2014
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Once you have an idea of the basics of purchasing your first home, you need to begin considering how you will pay for it. If you have cash on hand it's a relatively simple transaction. If you need a loan, however, there are a number of considerations.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently provided an exhaustive list of common questions from the first-time buyer's perspective. Below is the second in a series of articles offering answers to these questions. This week's focus is on mortgages.
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Jul 8, 2014
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Purchasing a home can feel like an incredibly complex process. From finding the right fit to navigating the offer, negotiation and closing, it's understandable that many first-time buyers are overwhelmed. This is the very reason it's important for first-time buyers to work with a licensed agent that can address all of their questions and concerns while doing a lot of the heavy lifting in getting a first-time buyers purchase done and done right.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently provided an exhaustive list of common questions from the first-time buyer... |
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May 8, 2014
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It's been said that for the vast majority of us, the most interesting news story each day is "What's for dinner?" What that means is that the most important things that happen in our lives happen within our homes. While national news may be intriguing, we are conditioned to be much more interested in where our bread is buttered (with apologies for the shameless pun).
The same follows when it comes to national trends in the housing market. Sure we push them out on Facebook and Twitter and occasionally make mention of them here on the GreatIowaHomes.com blog. But when it reall... |
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Mar 13, 2014
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Should you buy or should you build? Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for. To help you determine which is best for you, we've developed this short quiz:
1. How soon do you want to be in a new home? If you want/need to be in within a tight time frame, your best bet is to buy and existing home. While you can build on a tight timeframe, when you speed up the process, you often ratchet up the stress level. A good rule of thumb is that if you want to be in a new home in under six months it's best to buy. A timeframe longer than that lends itself to building.
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Jan 29, 2014
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The process of buying or selling a home represents the biggest financial transaction many of us will make in our lifetime. With that much on the line it is vital you get advice and assistance from someone who has gone the extra mile to stand out in their profession.
Friedrich Realty is proud to have a number of agents who have earned the top designation available: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). The specialization is so prestigious that less than 3% of REALTORS nationwide are a CRS Designee. Today, Friedrich Realty has 12 agents who have earned CRS designation. They are:
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