First Home Buyer

Sept. 8, 2018

5 Things Home Buyers Should Never Compromise On

When buying a home, there are some things you should never compromise on—or you’ll likely regret your home purchase, according to Realtor.com.

1. The floor plan. It’s difficult and expensive to reconfigure a home’s floor plan. If a home doesn’t have the minimum number of rooms or …

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June 8, 2018

Is Home Ownership Getting Less Advantageous?

Rent vs. buy? Ownership getting less advantageous BOCA RATON, Fla. – June 6, 2018

With housing markets around the U.S. nearing the peak in their cycles, renters who reinvest their money have an increasingly better chance at creating wealth than individuals who purchase a home, according to the …

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March 18, 2018

Learn About the Home Buying Process

Reading Recommendations for First Home Buyers

by Eric Slifkin, Realtor, CRS, ABR, CIPS

If you’re ready to jump off the sidelines and into the housing market, check out these books on my Amazon store:

My Amazon Store

Featured Publications to Help Ease the Home Buying Process

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July 2, 2017

Home Buying FAQ's: What is a Final Walkthrough?

What is a Final Walk Through and What Should I Expect?

The purpose of the walkthrough inspection is to be sure that the home you are buying is in the same condition as the date of the contract, making sure that all warranted items are working properly and …

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May 14, 2017

Guide to Buying a Home: Down Payment Comparison

Ready to buy a home? See what your monthly mortgage principal and interest payments would be with various down payments for a 30-year term: 

Loan Comparison

This post has been authored by Eric Slifkin, REALTOR® serving South Florida’s Treasure Coast. You can reach me at 888-288-1765, or visit my Web …

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March 4, 2017

Earnest Money Mistakes

 

Earnest money is a great way to show a seller you’re serious about the offer you’re making on their home. By placing a portion of what amounts to your down payment on the table to demonstrate your commitment to follow-through on the contract, you’re saying “I love this …

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March 27, 2016

This Week’s Housing Markets

Catch up with this Week’s Housing Markets in a Minute!

Source: Acopia Home Loans

  

For the Week Ending March 25, 2016
 

  


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May 4, 2015

FHA Condo Buyers Beware

How to Find an FHA-approved Condo in Stuart, Florida

If you're looking to take advantage of an FHA Loan and are considering a condo, you should be aware that not all condos are eligible for FHA Loans. A condo can be a great choice for a first-time buyer. …

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May 3, 2015

Home Buyer FAQ's: What if You Don't Have a Credit Score?

FICO Looks to Other Data Points for Scoring

What do you do if you're financially responsible but don't have a credit score? How do you get started on the path to homeownership if your score is low due to traditional credit reporting? FICO believes it might have the …

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April 3, 2014

The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home

The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home

1. Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job.

2. Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living in it)!

3. Thou shalt not use charge cards excessively or let your accounts fall behind.

4. Thou shalt …

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