A Few Things To Consider When Buying A Second Home On The Beach
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28 April 2017
If you usually head to the beach for your family vacations, you may dream of buying a house there someday. Under the right circumstances, a beach house makes for an excellent investment, and it makes a nice getaway place for you, your family, and your friends. Here are some tips to consider before you buy your dream house on the beach.
Rent At Various Locations First
If the house will be for quick getaways and the occasional long vacation, then choosing a place in a touristy area might be a good idea.
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Address These Obstacles Before You Buy Your First Home
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18 April 2017
If you're currently renting but are thinking about buying your first home, it's important to identify the potential obstacles in your way. By knowing what these obstacles are, you'll be able to develop strategies to overcome them, thus putting yourself in position to buy your first home. Here are three obstacles that are worthwhile to identify — and that you should deal with before you buy your first home.
You Aren't Sure Where You Want To Live
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Two Reasons The Home You Want To Purchase May Net A Low Appraisal
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18 April 2017
Banks want to minimize their risks and will typically only loan buyers mortgages equal to the home's market value. This is why it can be distressing when a home appraises for lower than the asking price. Here are a couple of reasons why this can happen and what, if anything, you can do about it.
The Appraiser Uses Outdated, Non-Local, or Just Bad Information
In addition to inspecting the homes, appraisers use what are known as comps to assist them with determining how much a home is worth.
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2 Reasons To Work With A Real Estate Agent To Find A Rental Property
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18 April 2017
If you are new to an area and need to find a rental property to live in, then you are likely going to feel like a fish out of water when it comes to find a rental that is going to be a good fit for you. You are likely going to be very unfamiliar with the area that you are in, which is going to make navigating in and of itself difficult for you.
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