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Advice for First Time Home Buyers

03/08/2013

Advice for First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting… it’s scary… it’s confusing… it’s rewarding… while we could go on and on, we won’t.  You’ve obviously already got a lot on your mind.  So, how about putting some order to all that information and advice you’ve been receiving? Buying your first home is HUGE!  It’s likely your biggest expense, your biggest investment… it&r ...

 

Mortgage Advice for First-Time Borrowers in the Pittsburgh Area

08/21/2012

Mortgage Advice for First-Time Borrowers in the Pittsburgh Area

If you are looking into buying Pittsburgh real estate for the first time, the prospect of taking out a mortgage may seem intimidating. And since the recent economic crisis, taking out a mortgage has seemed no less so. However, good economy or no, if you keep a few things in mind, you should be able to get through it just fine. 1)      Consult a loan officer as soon as you consider buying a home Aside from being able t ...

 

First Time Home Buyer Guide

08/20/2012

First Time Home Buyer Guide

First Time Home Buyer guideShopping for and purchasing your first home is an exciting time, but before you begin looking, make sure you’re completely prepared and know what to expect. The following steps will help get you ready to make that big purchase. Step 1: Freshen up your finances. Before you dive into the exciting part of home-buying—the search!—make sure you have all your ducks in a row. “Figuring out your fina ...

 

Moving Tips for Newlyweds

08/09/2012

Moving Tips for Newlyweds

So the wedding is over and you’re moving into your first home as a couple. Congratulations! While this is an exciting time, moving may be stressful. After all, moving both of your possessions into a new home is much different then hauling your stuff out of your parent’s basement to your first one-bedroom apartment, like you did post-college. Here are some insightful tips for moving made easy. Eliminate the duplicates – Before ...

 

What's the first step? What to do to get your home search started

07/19/2012

What's the first step? What to do to get your home search started

Shopping for and purchasing your first home is an exciting time, but before you begin looking, make sure you’re completely prepared and know what to expect. Step 1: Freshen up your finances Before you dive into the exciting part of home buying—the search!—make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, tal ...

 

 

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