What you need to know when buying a house with solar panels? Residential home solar system is more popular than ever, especially in Arizona as we had sunshine almost 365 days a year. If you are in the market for a new construction home, you might come across options with solar panels installed. It is […]
First Time Home Buyer: Review Buyer Advisory When Buying a Home in Arizona The Arizona Association of REALTORS, in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Real Estate, developed an “Buyer Advisory” for Arizona home buyer. This “Buyer Advisory” contains a lot of information for home buyers in purchasing their dream home. The “Buyer Advisory” explains […]
Making Offer to Buy a House: Arizona Real Estate Residential Purchase Contract If you are buying a home with your Arizona licensed Realtor®, they are required to use the Arizona Association of Realtors ® (AAR) pre-printed purchase contract forms. A good real estate agent will help you prepare and negotiate so you can make an […]
The Home Loan Application Process – Mortgage Application Checklist When you apply for a home loan you will need to provide a number of documents. These documents verify a number of facts about your life, from your income to your debts and beyond. This checklist provide as a reference you should take when applying for […]
How Much is an Appraisal Fee When Buying a House in Arizona? If you are buying a home with mortgage, your lender will require a home appraisal. A professional real estate appraiser’s job is to give an unbiased OPINION of value of the subject property. Typically, your lenders will order the appraisals to make sure […]
What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a House in Arizona? If you are in the market to buy a home with mortgage, knowing what kind of shape your credit score is an essential step that is vital to think about early on. Your credit score can give you an idea of whether you will […]
What Buyers Should Look for When Touring a Home? Once you had pre-approved for mortgage and you had determined how much you want to pay monthly and your want and needs, it is time for home tour with your buyer agent. Be prepare to plan for 2-3 hours for your home tour. Base on my […]
Determine your housing needs before you search when buying your home You finally decided it is time to be home owner. You had made a great decision. But you may be asking yourself, “How do I know what is right for my family?”. Determining your housing needs before you search will help you save lots […]
To buy a house, you need cash for a down payment… and then some One of the biggest shocks of buying a home is finding out that you need way more out of pocket cash to close on a house than just a down payment. It’s hard enough to “save for the down payment on […]
UPDATE: 2018 Pathway to Purchase Down Payment Assistance Program – Up to 10% Grant The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), in partnership with the Arizona Home Foreclosure Prevention Funding Corporation (AHFPFC), provides down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in 26 targeted zip codes in 12 Arizona Cities. The assistance is an […]
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