http://factoidz.com/experts-in/home-buying/ home buying articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/new-homebuyers-checklist-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-a-new-home/ http://factoidz.com/new-homebuyers-checklist-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-a-new-home/ When you buy a home, especially your first home, a lot of thoughts will run through your mind. Is it close to work? Do I love that kitchen? Are there any prisons or hidden toxic waste dumps nearby? A lot of times these concerns are shrugged off as overthinking but they will significantly impact t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-a-home-loan-modification.jpg http://factoidz.com/renting-vs-owning-a-home-why-now-is-the-right-time-to-buy/ http://factoidz.com/renting-vs-owning-a-home-why-now-is-the-right-time-to-buy/ Buying a home can be a scary process if you've never done it before but the benefits certainly outweigh the initial fears you may have about the idea of home ownership. Sadly, many renters are afraid to take the plunge until much later in their lives and later find out about a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-private-mortgage-insurance-pmi.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-dream-that-looked-as-if-it-was-never-going-to-be-fulfilled/ http://factoidz.com/a-dream-that-looked-as-if-it-was-never-going-to-be-fulfilled/ For several years we were planning to buy a house of our own. But, every time we ventured out into the property market we faced new hurdles and had to retreat due to one reason or the other. As far as I was concerned this seemed like a dream, that looked as if it was never going to be fulfi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-insist-on-a-buyers-agreement-when-buying-a-home/ http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-insist-on-a-buyers-agreement-when-buying-a-home/ Recently I had a person who has been in the real estate industry for many years tell me, buyers interested in purchasing high end properties, single family homes or condos above the million dollar rang... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-you-should-insist-on-a-buyers-agreement-when-buying-a-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment/ http://factoidz.com/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment/ Hot off the presses! Seriously big news about the $8,000 tax credit!  READ THIS! The Federal Housing Administration (F.H.A.) is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment. "We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the home buyer tax cred... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-and-what-its-so-important-to-do-one/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-and-what-its-so-important-to-do-one/ Many people these days are interested in buying a home to take advantage of low interest rates and the fantastic pricing that has been brought about by the foreclosure crisis. The h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-and-what-its-so-important-to-do-one.jpg http://factoidz.com/stimulus-8000-tax-credit-to-first-time-home-buyers/ http://factoidz.com/stimulus-8000-tax-credit-to-first-time-home-buyers/ There seems to be a great deal of confusion over the $8,000 tax credit for home buyers which President Obama plans to sign into law tomorrow.  Who qualifies for the tax credit?  Is it for anyone or is it limited by income?  Will I be required to repay the tax credit?  When ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/foreclosure-rescue-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them/ http://factoidz.com/foreclosure-rescue-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them/ Rescue schemes take various shapes but one of the most common is this: An investor offers to help you "save your home" by purchasing it on a land contract and leasing it back to you until you can re-... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foreclosure-rescue-schemes-what-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-having-a-good-realtor-is-important/ http://factoidz.com/why-having-a-good-realtor-is-important/ Why is having a realtor important? If you were asked the same question, why is having a good doctor or a good dentist or a good lawyer important? Perhaps you w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-having-a-good-realtor-is-important.jpg http://factoidz.com/real-estate-deals-on-seattles-east-side/ http://factoidz.com/real-estate-deals-on-seattles-east-side/ As we all lived through the market crash, we notice good and bad things about it. One of the best places in US to buy land and real estate is Seattle's East Side, cities like Bellevue, Mercer Island, Clyde Hill, Medina, Kirkland, Redmond, and last but not least, city of Kenmore. I have lived in B... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/real-estate-deals-on-seattles-east-side.jpg http://factoidz.com/8-essential-tips-on-purchasing-a-home-in-todays-real-estate-market/ http://factoidz.com/8-essential-tips-on-purchasing-a-home-in-todays-real-estate-market/ The key to this process is the relationship the buyer forms with the seller. First, search for a prop... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8-essential-tips-on-purchasing-a-home-in-todays-real-estate-market.jpg http://factoidz.com/websites-for-finding-foreclosure-listings-in-your-area/ http://factoidz.com/websites-for-finding-foreclosure-listings-in-your-area/ How to find real estate auctions in your area It's easy with our useful internet searches. I found some valuable sites. You have to be willing to spend preliminary time. In searching for the areas of interest, then inspecting the property. Make sure to ask about any encumbrances on title o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/websites-for-finding-foreclosure-listings-in-your-area.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-getting-a-second-mortgage-is-a-bad-idea/ http://factoidz.com/why-getting-a-second-mortgage-is-a-bad-idea/ What's a second mortgage? Assuming you have equity in your property, many companies will give you a second mortgage, usually up to 60-70% of your equity. Interest rates vary, but could be as high as 18%. What's worst is the fees they charge, they are exorbitant. Be sure to read the fine pr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-buying http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-getting-a-second-mortgage-is-a-bad-idea.jpg