Linda's Guide to Real Estate

There are some great articles about working with buyers.  I have a sheet that when I meet with buyers I give them and go over the buying process which involves their getting their credit score, paying off bills, finding a lender and understanding the best type of loan for them.  We all need to ma...

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    Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed   Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay). By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property p...

Explore a wealth of information that will help you better understand the factors that impact the real estate market. Consider this page your reference library for resources, tips, and techniques.   Are You Ready to Buy a House?  Use the following as your guide to be a successful buyer: 1.  Check ...

Make up Your Mind As you get closer to finalizing the first steps toward buying a home, it's time to determine just what it is you want. One story or two? Condo or single-family home? Urban or rural? Determine how many bedrooms and bathrooms you simply must have and any other features that you ca...

Arrange Your Financing In many parts of the country investors are snatching up any house that's in decent condition and reasonably priced. Because they typically offer cash, their offers are the cream of the crop to home sellers looking for a clean transaction and a quick close. Investor offers a...

Save Your Money Loans from the Veterans Administration and USDA have no down payment requirements. FHA, on the other hand, requires 3.5 percent of the purchase price as a down payment, unless your credit score is between 500 and 579, in which case expect to put 10 percent down. For a conventional...

Pay Your Bills Lenders determine how much they will loan by using what is known as a debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To determine where you are right now, add up all your monthly payments, including auto loans, credit card payments and any other debt. Don't forget to add in your current mortgage or r...

Let's take a look at a few ways to get prepared to purchase a house. Check Your Credit The highest credit scores garner the lowest down payment requirements and lower house payments. Homebuyers with scores under 620 will find it a challenge to obtain financing and, if they do, they'll pay a highe...

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