Posts in category 'Buying A Home'
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Make the Most of Your Home Tours
When you're on the hunt for a new home, the internet is typically the first place you'll go to see if a home fits your needs. While you can tell a lot from the photographs and information provided by a listing agent, nothing quite compares to walking into a house for the first time and seeing if it really has what you need in a home.
For many buyers, it is easeir to spend a weekend house hunting rather than trying to schedule home showings around work schedules, hobbies, and kids activities. But that can mean spending a few hours in the car on the weekend viewing different properties.
Here are some tips to make your weekend house hunting go more smoothly.
1. Plan Ahead
We set every buyer up on a home search to find all properties on the market that match their needs. Depending on how broad or narrow those fields are set can determine how many new homes are sent to you daily. When planning a weekend of house hunting, take yo...
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First Week Essentials
Congratulations, you've found your perfect home in Charlottesville! Now it's time for the big move. We know that moving is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. That's why we've put together some tips for things to do and bring for your first few days in the home to make your transition go smoothly.
Safety & Security To-Dos
Once you get the keys to your new home, there are a few things you should do right away.
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Scary Mistakes First Time Buyers Make
Buying a home is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases you make in your lifetime. And for many people, the idea of buying a house can be quite scary, especially if you're a first-time home buyer. Figuring out what you can afford, how to find the right place, and how to make sure you aren't buying something that's going to end up causing you more stress than peace of mind can be quite an overwhelming experience. That's why we've put together a list of the most common mistakes that we see first-time home buyers make.
- Not having a REALTOR® guide you through the real estate transaction.
There...
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Behind the Scenes of a Home Search
Helping someone find a house to buy isn't just about making appointments & unlocking doors. These are some of the many things we're doing behind the scenes every day to help our buyers find their perfect home.
- Set up searches in MLS to e-mail you with new listings. We know that not every home will be a perfect fit, but having a wider search helps us narrow in on the right home for you.
- Talking to other agents abou their current & upcoming listings to see if they have something that will fit your needs.
- Previewing "Coming Soon" listings. Coming Soon listings are not available for showings, but we can look through the information available and chat with the listing agent to learn more about the proper...
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12 Tips to Become a Holly Jolly Homeowner
There's no place like home for the holidays. And much like the holiday season, buying a home can be both exciting and stressful. If you've never bought a home before (or if it's been many years since your last purchase), the process can often feel overwhelming. Our holiday gift to you is 12 tips to make your first home purchase the most wonderful experience of your year.
So, grab a cup of cocoa & let's get started!
- Make Your Finances Merry & Bright
Before you start scrolling through mycaar.com with visions of new homes dancing through your head, you need to know what your finances look like. You'll need to know your credit score, wh...
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