Gretchen Papineau
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Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 06/05/2024
The Reality Behind Your Biggest Homebuying Fears
Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...
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Posted on 05/15/2024
Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location
Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...
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Posted on 03/27/2024
New construction home buying process: Options for buyers
The new construction home buying process differs...
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Posted on 04/12/2023
3 Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Condo
The process of finding the perfect condo is similar to finding any other type of home--with a few exceptions. Here are some of the key factors to consider when purchasing a condo: Your Budget How much can you afford to spend on a condo? Make sure you evaluate your budget to get a sense of whether you can...
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Posted on 02/08/2023
How long does it take to buy a house? 2 Ways to speed up the process
If you’re interested in purchasing property, you might be...
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Posted on 12/07/2022
3 Ways to buy a house with bad credit
Your credit score matters to mortgage lenders, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to buy a house with bad credit. In addition to other loan options, there are other strategies for buying a home if your credit report is less than ideal. Here are some of the ways you can work toward buying a house with bad credit:...
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Posted on 11/02/2022
How to Make Home Buying Less Stressful
40% of all homebuyers report that buying a home is one of the most stressful events in their lives. There are many sources of stress, but the more prepared you are, the better you’ll be able to handle them. Here are some tips for handling the most common stresses of buying a home: Find the Right Real Estate...
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Posted on 06/23/2021
Mistakes to Avoid when Buying a Home
Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay It’s part of the American DNA to want to own a home. It can be your immense joy or become a nightmare if you don’t avoid some of these first-time buyer lapses in judgment. What to Avoid Overbuying. The mantra used to be “buy the biggest house you can afford.” After all...
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