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Without a doubt, the word most associated with being a homebuyer is the “M” word: Mortgage. Basically, it’s a loan from a financial institution to the homebuyer-with a pledge of property to a creditor as security for repayment. Latin scholars will point out that the root of the word, “mort,” is French for “dead.” That’s […]

The importance of a Property Survey. A survey assures the lender and the buyer that the land and the information on the deed are the same. Yes, a piece of property-the land itself-is a constant. But the things on it-like structures, fences, and so forth-can change. Plus, legalities like codes, easements, rights of way, and […]

Completing the purchase of a new home-dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s -is called the closing. And whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have been through this several times before, you’ll find the process is anything but simple. That’s because the paperwork and the legalities can seem endless. You’re going to have […]

No matter how well you plan your move, chances are there are going to be a few bumps in the road. There will be costs and complications you didn’t anticipate. If you’re making your first big move, here are a few of the detours and potholes you might experience along the way. So expect the […]

In decades past, it used to be that environmentally friendly homes were known for looking, well, a little strange. Sometimes they were domes made of foam. Or half-buried underground. But however they were designed, they usually didn’t fit in with traditional neighborhoods-or offer highly desirable amenities and features. So most homebuyers wanted nothing to do […]