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Unread 11-12-2007, 04:01 AM
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Real Estate - Tips For First Time Buyers

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I am Sakitha.

Here I am Noted some Tips For First Time Buyers - Real Estate

First time home buyers face many challenges in understanding the process of purchasing a home, obtaining a mortgage, and knowing which type of loan will best suit their needs. Advice from well meaning loved ones can be helpful, but buying a home is a major financial commitment and you would be wise to educate yourself on the home buying process before taking the first step.

When you make the decision to purchase a home, talk with a real estate agent who can give you expert advice and valuable information. The purpose of this initial meeting is not to sign a representation agreement with the real estate agent, but instead to make yourself aware of local real estate customs in your particular area. If the agent has no time to discuss the home buying process with you, then keep looking until you find one who will. A good real estate agent will offer you information on the local real estate market and give you an idea of the types of mortgage products that are available to you. A mortgage broker or lender can also give you valuable information when you decide to buy a home.

The questions you should ask the real estate agent or mortgage broker include how to make an offer on a home you wish to purchase and the specifics involved in between making your initial offer and the final acceptance of the offer from the seller. Ask about the settlement costs, the down payment amount that you may need, and the length of time involved between the acceptance of your offer and the final closing date.

Make sure you understand your credit situation and what it means to you as far as applying for a mortgage. Down payment requirements and the interest rate you will receive are directly related to your credit score. You should be aware of exactly what is on your credit report before beginning the home buying process.

These tips will give you a good start in making wise decisions when you purchase your first home. Keep in mind that buying a home can be stressful at times and that a calm attitude and the ability to cope with any issues that may arise calmly will make the purchase of your first home a more pleasant experience. Buying your first home is one of the most exciting events in your life. Give yourself the information you need and take the advice of experts when you begin the home buying process. The experience will be less stressful and you will benefit from the knowledge you have gained.

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thanx for explaining it so nicely

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Re: Real Estate - Tips For First Time Buyers

Nice post, Very interesting information...
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1 you should research about the area where you want to buy property .

2 enquire about the rates in that area.

3 go through the legal formalities carefuly

4 collect information about the owner of the property is a genunine person or not

5 invest in property for long term point of view.
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Nice tips... But i would like to add some points on first time buyer on house. I hope this would help... This is quite long but this is worth to read...

Your Finances
Establishing credit is very important especially when you are looking to purchase a large investment like a house. Your credit reports reflects how you manage your finances. Study your credit report and your financial history so you are familiar with it before applying for a mortgage. These reports will be needed for the mortgage approval process in finding out the interest rate and other loan terms.

Familiarize Yourself with the Mortgage Industry
Do your research. Finding the right loan and lender is extremely important to your home buying success. Choose the lender that is best for your needs but be sure to understand the loan process as much as you can before talking to a lender so you don
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thanks for the information
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sakitha has posted very useful information. Everyone should be careful while selling their property guidance by real estate agent should be useful.

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Some good points made by Sakitha. I would also say location is key when buying because of when you want to sell the property (if you do) look at the sale/price trends in the area, do they fluctuate? Are they very volatile because buying a house for the first time is an investment for the future.
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Hi,
This is very informative tips for new buyer. I want to buy my first house. Your tips help me a lot in this deal.
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This is very important to know these things for first time buyer. Property Rates are increasing day by day so it became very difficult to buy dream home for common man. Sakitha and Trishaltbr has shared vary useful information.
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[quote=trishaltbr;3538]Nice tips... But i would like to add some points on first time buyer on house. I hope this would help... This is quite long but this is worth to read...

Your Finances
Establishing credit is very important especially when you are looking to purchase a large investment like a house. Your credit reports reflects how you manage your finances. Study your credit report and your financial history so you are familiar with it before applying for a mortgage. These reports will be needed for the mortgage approval process in finding out the interest rate and other loan terms.

Familiarize Yourself with the Mortgage Industry
Do your research. Finding the right loan and lender is extremely important to your home buying success. Choose the lender that is best for your needs but be sure to understand the loan process as much as you can before talking to a lender so you don
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