Home Buying

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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Dec. 5, 2015

How Schools Impact Home Values

Tweet: How Schools Impact Home Values. http://ctt.ec/4Nc4m+Given the way most communities work, the location of a home dictates the local school district. The quality of the school district can have a direct impact on the value of your home.

Even if you don’t have kids or don’t have to plan kids, the quality of the …

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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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Aug. 4, 2014

What’s a Walkability Score?

Understanding Your Neighborhood’s Walkability Score

Walk Score is a company which “analyzes hundreds of walking routes to nearby amenities. Points are awarded based on the distance to amenities in each category. Amenities within a 5 minute walk (.25 miles) are given maximum points. A decay function is used to …

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March 21, 2014

Six Pre-inspection Tips for Your Home

How to Make a Home Inspector Happy (6 tips!)

Sweating an upcoming home inspection? Here are six tips that will make your home inspector happy and save time and money in the process:

Home Inspection

Everyone wants a smooth home inspection. Sellers, buyers, agents... everyone's rooting that this high-stakes …

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