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How do I buy a home if I already own one?
This is a crucial question that needs to be answered. You will ultimately have to decide how you want to proceed based upon your situation and your tolerance for risk. There are two options to consider when you purchase a new home and presently own a home: 1. SELLING YOUR PRESENT HOME BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW HOME You can sell your existing home before you build a new one. This allows you to estimate how much you will need to pay. If the buyer does not allow you to stay in your current home, it will most likely require you to find temporary living quarters or move furniture twice. The buyer should not settle on the current house until the new one is completed. However, buyers will often want to buy and move in before the normal building time for a new home. A buyer might also be [...]
ASSISTING CUSTOMERS TO MAKE SENTIFIED, EFFECTIVE DECISIONS
OUR WOMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH'S FOUNDATION IS EMPOWERING OUR CUSTOMERS WITH ALL THE INFORMATION THEY NEED IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEIR NEW HOME. We see it as our greatest responsibility to help you manage your home investment when you trust our company with building your home. We strive to provide the highest quality and best value. This will vary depending on your needs, desires, and preferences for your new home. To help you achieve this goal, we'll talk about design options and other products that you may not be aware of. We want you to be able to explore all the options, from quiet products to create a peaceful environment to work-in pantry and recycling center. To avoid regrets in the future, you should carefully consider those things that are very costly (or almost impossible) to make changes once you move into your new home.
ADVICE ON FINANCING FIRST HOME
It is exciting to buy your first home. However, financing your home purchase can be daunting. Both cases require you to do extensive research and shop carefully to find the exact items you are looking for. It can be difficult to decide how much you want to spend on your home, what type of mortgage is best for you, and what the settlement process will look like. There are many resources that will help you prepare before you even step foot in a model home, sales office or open house. Learn the lingo. The NAHB's Home Buyer's Dictionary can help. Determine what you can afford to pay monthly. Keep in mind that you will have to pay escrows for property taxes and hazard insurance. A lender doesn't have as much information about your daily living expenses as you do. Don't compromise on that number. Calculators for mortgages can be used [...]
WHY NEW HOME IS COST VARIES WHEN COMPARING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE
It's exciting to build a home. You will finally be able live in the house of your dreams, with all the features and comforts you desire. Now you're ready to start getting bids. That's when you run into an unexpected, seemingly-unexplainable puzzle: The cost-per-square-foot conundrum. This is why it's so mysterious. It's simply the fact that it doesn't make sense to compare the cost of building two new homes based on square footage. A 1800-square-foot house might cost $100 per square foot. However, a house of the same size could cost between 10-20% more or less per square foot. Although they look identical, why is their final cost so different? It is possible to break down the answer into three parts. The first is the question of square footage. The second concern is that of materials. The last consideration is buyer personality and needs. SQUARE FOOTAGE - NOT ALL SQUARE [...]
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PROPERTY TAXES WHEN BUILDING A NEW HOME
An pre-owned, available home purchased from a realty listing is very different to building your custom house with your most wanted amenities. This is especially true when it comes time to prepare for property taxes. How will you determine how much to save or put towards your mortgage without knowing the exact amount? Many families are baffled by this topic as they consider the ongoing costs of homeownership in relation to a new home. It is not as difficult as it seems at first glance, but it can be a lot easier to understand. You can find a satisfactory solution to your property taxes related to your new home with a little research and legwork. PROPERTY TXES IN YOUR AREA Property taxes will apply regardless of where you build. Are you new to homeownership? Property taxes can vary from one municipality to the next. Property taxes are generally assessed by [...]
