HOME BUYING

 
Home BuyingOwning your own home is popularly referred to as realizing the American dream.

You will find this comprehensive guide helpful in understanding the home buying process and making your journey pleasant and rewarding.

  • BEFORE YOU START YOUR SEARCH
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  • COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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  • SELECTING YOUR REAL ESTATE BROKER
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  • THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
  • APPRAISALS
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  • ESCROW / SETTLEMENT
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  • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


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    BEFORE YOU START YOUR SEARCH
  • Preparing to Sell Your Home
    •  - Better Business Bureau
  • Preparing To Sell
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  • Marketing Your Home
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  • Do Open Houses Work?
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  • Completing the Sale
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  • Moving Your Home
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  • When Time Matters - 9 Steps to Sell Your Home Fast
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    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Preparing to Sell Your Home
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    SELECTING YOUR REAL ESTATE BROKER
  • Role of the Real Estate Broker
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  • Interviewing a Real Estate Broker
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  • Selecting Your Real Estate Broker
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    APPRAISALS
  • FHA Appraisals
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  • What is a Residential Appraisal?
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  • When is an Appraisal Needed?


    • Industry Associations:
  • American Society of Appraisers
    •  - Organization Provides Education And Accreditation For Appraisers, Plus An Appraiser Locator Service
  • Appraisal Institute
    •  - Find An Appraiser In Your Area Or Learn More About Appraising At This Official Site Of One Of The Largest Appraisal Standards Organizations
  • National Association of Real Estate Appraisers
    •  - Professional Organization Of Real Estate Appraisers Founded In 1966
  • National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
    •  - Offers Education, Professional Designations, Online Appraiser Directory, And Other Services For Appraisers And The Public.


    HOME INSPECTION
  • Consumer Home Inspection Kit
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  • American Society of Home Inspectors
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    ESCROW / SETTLEMENT
  • The Closing Process
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  • Selecting a Settlement Agent
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  • Selecting an Attorney
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  • Property Title: What Every Homeowner Should Know
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  • Securing Title Services
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  • Specific Settlement Costs
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  • Calculating the Amount You Need at Settlement
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  • Adjustments to Costs Shared by Buyer and Seller
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  • HUD-1 Settlement Statement
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  • RESPA Disclosures
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  • RESPA Protection Against Illegal Referral Fees
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    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
  • Housing Financing and Sales
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  • Consumer Information on Home Purchasing and Related Topics
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