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How Much Home Can You Afford?

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Buying New Construction: How Can a REALTOR Help?

Buying New Construction: How Can a REALTOR Help?

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:July 31, 2019
  • Post category:Buying a Home/General News/How Much Home Can You Afford?

In our current “Sellers Market” we are seeing a serious shortage of inventory for homebuyers to look at. Over the last 5 years, active listings have decreased by 60% in…

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How To Save For A Down Payment On A House – There’s an App for That

How To Save For A Down Payment On A House – There’s an App for That

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:January 16, 2019
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

While homeownership has long been a central part of the American Dream, these days, it’s an ambition that’s becoming increasingly out of reach for many. Saving for a down payment…

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What is the Difference Between Prequalification and Preapproval?

What is the Difference Between Prequalification and Preapproval?

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:November 20, 2017
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

Prequalification vs. PreApproval Prequalification and preapproval are two important real estate finance terms. Unfortunately, these terms often get confused. The difference is important as it describes a lender's actual level…

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What Do I Need to Get Prequalified for a Loan?

What Do I Need to Get Prequalified for a Loan?

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:November 20, 2017
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin Preparation is an essential element in any successful real estate transaction, especially when the unexpected happens, and it…

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The Up-Front Costs of Buying a Home

The Up-Front Costs of Buying a Home

  • Post author:Jennifer Boylan
  • Post published:November 7, 2017
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

You might be getting a mortgage for your new home, but did you know?  There are fees that you, the buyer, must pay prior to that new mortgage and prior…

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Buying a House with Bad Credit: Essential Tips

Buying a House with Bad Credit: Essential Tips

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:July 10, 2017
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

Qualifying for a mortgage can be one of the more frustrating aspects of the steps to buying a house, even if you have great credit. On the other hand, if…

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Mortgage Prequalification Guide

Mortgage Prequalification Guide

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:April 12, 2017
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

Don't Bring Me Down Mortgage prequalification is the essential first step buyers should take before even starting to look at houses. Here is a scenario we see all time: A…

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Out of Pocket Expenses for Buyers

Out of Pocket Expenses for Buyers

  • Post author:Kelly Raffaelli
  • Post published:March 16, 2017
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

When purchasing a home, you know the sales price you have negotiated, but when you make it to the closing table your might be surprised at some of the other expenses…

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Fears and Worries of Home Buyers

Fears and Worries of Home Buyers

  • Post author:Courtney Gilmore
  • Post published:December 1, 2016
  • Post category:How Much Home Can You Afford?

Have you, or someone you know, been considering purchasing a home but the associated worries seem to be too overwhelming? Here are a few thoughts that should hopefully help alleviate…

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Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)
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Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)

  • Post author:Joe Boylan
  • Post published:April 13, 2015
  • Post category:Buying a Home/How Much Home Can You Afford?

The language of mortgage lending can be very confusing. There is a multitude of acronyms that make up a sort of mortgage lending alphabet soup. Terms like APR, ARM, COSI,…

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