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Tips To Make The Move To Your New Home a Smooth One

July 14, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I recently moved to a new home learned some valuable tips on what NOT to do…I’d like to share those with you so you can learn from my mistakes…

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Buying a House? Third Time’s a Charm!

June 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

After three tries, my client finally got her dream home! Anything is possible in the dysfunctional real estate market we are now experiencing so don’t give up.

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Hey HUD!! Most Buyers Expect Power & Water When They Buy a Home!

June 13, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Buying a HUD home works a little differently than a traditional sale…What the HUD Property Condition Report does not tell you.

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Looking for a House? Why HGTV is Not Your Best Friend…

June 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 10 Comments 

Buying a Home Requires a Dose of Reality…Not a Dose of Reality TV!
So, you’ve decided to become a homeowner…congratulations! Buying a house is a big task, so do your research and be informed. But one place you may want to stay away for a while is the channel on your TV that carries HGTV…when it [...]

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Missed Out on the Homebuyer Tax Credit? So What…

May 3, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

If you missed out on the first time homebuyer tax credit, should you still buy a home? The answer lies in the question: Is is cheaper for me to rent or buy?

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How Much Should My Earnest Money Deposit Be?

April 26, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

How to use the earnest money deposit to show the Seller you mena business when buying a home

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If I am already qualified, why do I need to talk to the Seller’s lender?

April 20, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Today’s question addresses the common practice of the Seller to require that the Buyer pre-qualify with the Seller’s lender or their offer will not be considered

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Termites! A Horror Story…

April 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Still wondering if you should spring for that home inspection? If this story doesn’t convince you, nothing will…although termites are generally a very treatable problem here in Arizona, in this case, there was a perfect storm of conditions to create a huge termite problem.  It was a beautiful home and we never imagined it had [...]

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Thinking About Skipping the Home Inspection? Think Again…

April 1, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Skipping the home inspection? These two examples of how a home inspection or lack thereof affected a buyer might make you rethink your home inspection strategy.

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HUD Homes – $100 Down Payment, Oh Yes!

March 16, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

HUD Homes – $100 Down A low down payment that has been flying under the radar lately is the growing inventory of HUD homes. Owner occupants can, in most cases, purchase homes for only $100 down and HUD will help out with closing costs. One of the few low down payment programs available close in and a nice alternative to USDA financing.

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