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Bringing it all Home—the Closing
After the searching for a home is done, the negotiations have been completed, the house has been inspected, and the mortgage has been applied for and committed to, the focus suddenly turns to the Closing, Settlement, or Escrow as it is known in some localities.…
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Agent - An individual who represents a seller, a buyer or both in the purchase or sale of real estate. Amortization - The schedule of loan payments that establishes the amount of payment to be applied to the principal and the amount to…
Townhouses
Townhouses often can make an excellent “middle ground” between a detached single family home and a full fledged condominium because, to some degree, they offer attributes of both. For purposes of definition, we will describe a townhouse as a home that is attached…
Choosing a Mortgage
Choosing among the many houses that may be available is hard enough--then you need to make a choice from the myriad of mortgages that are offered in today’s market. So many decisions! Take heart, though, since although there are literally hundreds of different mortgages available,…
More Articles About Agents (Real Estate), Appraisers & Home Inspectors
Home Inspections
Choosing a Mortgage
Condominiums
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
House Buying Mistakes
Mortgage Hints
Personal Home Inspections
Mortgage Prequalification and Preapproval
Renting or Buying: Advantages and Disadvantages
Single Family Homes
The Art of Negotiation
Bringing it all Home—the Closing
The Final Walk Through
Townhouses
