Archive for August, 2008

Foreclosure

Have you been tempted to buy a foreclosed home? Have you been looking at the prices of homes up for foreclosure in your area but are not quite sure how to find out more about them? There are three main ways in which you can buy a foreclosed home, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. You will need to look into the procedure carefully and decide which is the best way for you. (more…)

Aug
19

Preparation

Have you decided that you want to buy a home within the next year or so? Are you tired of renting somewhere to live and have decided that it is time to settle down? Although it may be a few months before you are ready to buy a home, there are many things that you can do to prepare yourself for the big day. (more…)

Aug
12

Re-mortgaging

Are you thinking about re-mortgaging your home? Re-mortgaging is when you switch your outstanding mortgage to another deal, and this can be done for a variety of reasons. Many people switch over because it may work out cheaper after an introductory offer expires, and others re-mortgage to free up some of their equity. (more…)

First Time Buyers Deciding to buy your first home can be very exciting, as you imagine how you can decorate your hideaway in exactly the way that you want. You may already know how much you can afford to pay for a house, and may think that the only thing now is to find a place that you like in a good neighbourhood. There are however a considerable amount of other factors that you will need to consider when buying your first home. (more…)

Aug
03

Neighbourhood

Have you found your dream home and are now ready to put in an offer? Although you already know what the seller is asking for the property, you now need to decide how much you want to pay. One of the main things to look at when deciding on your offer price is comparable sales in the area. Comparable sales are recent sales on similar properties to the one that you wish to purchase. (more…)