Posts categorized under ‘First-time homebuyer’

5 Easy Things To Do For a Mortgage

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So I had an office meeting a few days ago and I had Chris Jordan from First Home Mortgage attend as a guest speaker. He shared with us the 5 easy things homebuyers can do to make the mortgage process smooth and stress-free.

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Why do I have to pay property taxes?

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Property taxes are the most expensive part of purchasing a home, so it is important to understand what your tax obligations are going to be based on the location of your home.

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Is your Realtor a “Used Car Salesman?”

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DISCLAIMER: Some of my best friends are car salespersons. This post is no reflection on the automobile industry or the talented men and women who provide professional customer service when selling cars everyday.

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Termites: The Other White Meat

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Termites are a big issue when dealing with homeownership. Simply put, they eat houses and buildings! They cause over five billion dollars worth of damage every year for homeowners.

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Montgomery County HOC Purchase Assistance Program

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Many local jurisdictions offer assistance programs to promote homeownership to first-time homebuyers. One such program is the Montgomery County HOC purchase assistance program which was modified with new program features to allow more people to qualify.

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What are Mortgage Escrow Accounts?

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A common question from first-time homebuyers when purchasing their home is “What is a Mortgage Escrow Account?”

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Dear homebuyer: Do not fall in love w/ the house

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A common obstacle which arises when first-time homebuyers look for their first home is “Falling in love with a home!”

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What are Special Assessments?

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Every condo owner dreads these two words: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT! The common reason why a condo has a special assessment is simply poor planning by the condo association.

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Medical Homebuying Programs: Doctor Loan Programs

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Over the past few years, I have had clients who were in the medical profession that decided to purchase a home.

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Real Estate Scams: Change of Loan Servicer

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During a settlement of all places, the title attorney began sharing w/ the first-time homebuyer and I about some real estate scams that he encountered recently.

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