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Top ten Reasons to purchase a home NOW!

Posted in Home Buyers

The housing market is currently involved in a significant correction, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good time to buy. The state of the current market may be abysmal, but the advantage of property is that it is and will always be a stable long term investment. Just because the situation has lead to a decrease in prices does not mean that purchasing a house now is going to lose you money. Onto the list:

1. Interest rates are low. Interest rates have been lowered substantially over the last year, making it easier for you to finance your purchase at a lower price, assuming you have a good credit score.


Posted: May 16th, 2008 at 3:36 pm | Email Post | Add comment

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Advantages and Disadvantages of buying a foreclosure

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When purchasing a foreclosed home, a lot of buyers expect the process to be simple and a guaranteed way to make money. Unfortunately, there are a lot more nuances to the value of a foreclosed home, and in many cases buying a foreclosure can come with endless headaches. So just what are the up and down sides to purchasing a foreclosure? It depends on what stage of foreclosure the house is in.


Posted: May 16th, 2008 at 3:37 pm | Email Post | Add comment

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