Noel Bernard » Buyer Tips

Can I Still Secure Financing Today?

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:30:39 +0000

While you may find the thought of home ownership thrilling, the thought of taking on a mortgage may be downright chilling. Many first-time buyers start out confused about the process or nervous about making such a large financial commitment.

From start to finish, you will follow a six-step, easy-to-understand process to securing the financing for your first home.

Six steps to Financing a Home. . .

(This is an excerpt from my article entitled “8 Steps to Buying Your Home”. Click here to read more tips on buying your home. . .)

What’s your agents role?

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:28:03 +0000

The typical real estate transaction involves at least two dozen separate individuals – insurance assessors, mortgage brokers and underwriters, inspectors, appraisers, escrow officers, buyer’s agents, seller’s agents, bankers, title researchers, and a number of other individuals whose actions and decisions have to be orchestrated in order to perform in harmony and get a home sale closed. It is the responsibility of your real estate agent to expertly coordinate all the professionals involved in your home purchase and to act as the advocate for you and your interests throughout.

Seven main roles of your real estate agent are. . .

(This is an excerpt from my article entitled “8 Steps to Buying Your Home”. Click here to read more tips on buying your home. . .)

Buy based on facts, not fear!

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:22:36 +0000

Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best “accidental investment” most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership becomes an “intentional investment” that lays the foundation for a life of financial security and personal choice. There are solid financial reasons to support your decision to buy a home, and, among these, equity buildup, value appreciation, and tax benefits stand out.

Base your decision to buy on facts, not fears. . .

(This is an excerpt from my article entitled “8 Steps to Buying Your Home”. Click here to read more tips on buying your home. . .)