So you're set to buy your first house. But where do you begin? Buying a house for the first time can be nerve-racking. Most advice articles often concentrate on the steps involved in buying a house. To streamline things, let's focus on the people who will likely be involved in your purchase transaction. Concentrating on the finding the right professionals can help you navigate the entire buying process easier and more comfortably. Most people start with their home loan financing or locating a property with a real estate agent. Many of the other people involved in the transaction will be … [Read more...]
Questions First-Time Home Buyers Should Ask
Nationwide, mortgage rates are low in Arizona and home prices remain relatively low, too. This combination, plus rising rents, is pushing renters in some cities -- including Phoenix -- toward first-time homeownership. Buying your first home can be exciting, but you should also do your research to make sure that you ask the proper questions of the process, and make the best choices for yourself and your household. For example, recommended questions for first-time buyers to ask home sellers include : What major repairs have been made to your home? Although standard disclosure forms are … [Read more...]
