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Getting a Mortgage

by Eric Baskett December 15, 2011 Buying

When it comes to the loan process, there are several steps that one must go through. By making yourself familiar with it, you will better understand what is required of you and how you need to prepare. After all, the more knowledgeable you become the more comfortable and in control you’ll feel. 1. Organize Your [...]

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Wants VS Needs Check List

by Eric Baskett December 15, 2011 Buying

There is a lot to consider when buying your new or next home. You want to make sure that you get the BEST house for YOU. Choosing the right home, the right neighborhood, the perfect layout – it can become overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be if you journal your thoughts and think about what [...]

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Top 5 Reason to Buy A Home Now

by Eric Baskett August 31, 2011 Buying

I heard Dave Ramsey yesterday stating why now is one of the best times to purchase a home. It does make sense if you plan on living in the property for at least 5 years. Or investment properties may even be a better choice this way someone else is paying your mortgage. Check out the [...]

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Get Loan Pre-Approval

by Eric Baskett August 3, 2011 Buying

We recommend that you get an approval letter prior to even looking at properties. If you don’t its like trying to check out at the grocery store and not knowing how much money you have in your wallet. Taking the time to educate yourself on all of the different loan products that are available will [...]

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Here is some good News Mortgage Rates dropped .25%

by Eric Baskett August 3, 2011 Buying

Here is an email I just received from my friend Tony about Mortgage rates dropping. Hi Eric, This is an alert as rates have dropped approximately .25% in the last 2 days. A combination of the debt deal being consummated and some poor economic reports of late have rallied mortgage rates to drop over the [...]

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Real Estate Lingo

by Eric Baskett August 3, 2011 Buying

Real estate agents sometimes forget who we are talking too. There seems to be a whole real estate language that most consumers are ofter wondering what we are saying. Real estate ads are usually full of acronyms and terms that are unfamiliar to first-time buyers. Here’s a cheat sheet to let you in on the [...]

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