QuickTips Index - page 3
Relocating and Buying in a New Area
Relocation and buying a home in a new area. When relocating to a new neighborhood or city, it is smart to buy a home right away? How to feel out a new area before buying a home when relocating. Relocation home buying, benefits and pitfalls.
Pending Home Sales Gone Bad
Why do pending home sales go bad? What makes pending sales fall out of escrow? Here are reasons why pending sales go back on the market. Advice on how to keep a home sale from falling apart.
Brand New Homes - Buying New Construction from Builder
Tips for buying a new home from a builder. What rights do buyers have when purchasing new construction? Is it wise to use the builder's agent and lender? Precautionary steps new home buyers can take to ensure the neighborhood will sustain its value and the buyer's investment is protected.
Buying Before Selling - Is it Smart?
Reasons to buy before selling, strategies for buying and selling in a seller's market, when the price is too good to pass up.
Things to Buy After Buying a Home - Figuring Your Home Start-Up Budget
After you buy a home, here is a budget for things you will need to buy to stock the home. Many new home owners don't think about the hidden costs of home ownership or what they will need to buy after closing.
Habitat for Humanity - Volunteer, Sponsor or become a Home Owner at Habitat
Three common myths about Habitat for Humanity. How to volunteer, become a sponsor or apply for home ownership through Habitat for Humanity. How does Habitat for Humanity work?