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Buying a Home

How to Choose a Realtor

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision, yet many people avoid putting effort into finding the right real estate agent. Choosing the right agent can save you time and stress whether you are trying to find an affordable house or would like to sell your home for the best price possible.
It’s important to understand what makes an agent reputable, the false assumptions that…

Low Down Payment Mortgage Options to Buy a House

Low Down Payment Mortgage Options to Buy a Home - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

Whether you’re buying a home for the first time or the fifth, figuring out the down payment amount gets a little tricky. On one hand, you may have people telling you to put the traditional 20% down since it will help you avoid paying PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) and may reduce your mortgage interest rate. On the other hand, you see how low interest rates are, and it makes you wonder if…

Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Inspector | St. Louis

After you’ve made an offer to buy a home, and it has been accepted, most potential home buyers choose to include an inspection as a contingency in the purchase agreement. It’s the wise thing to do. The last thing you want is to buy a home without realizing that there’s a significant foundation or roof problem.

If this is your first time buying a home, you’re probably not familiar…

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