Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 09/03/2024

Homebuyer Questions About Moving to a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Choosing A Neighborhood

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Posted on 07/02/2024

Home Warranty 101: What Buyers Should Know

Many homebuyers have the choice of whether to purchase a home warranty with the home itself. While not required, it can be a helpful way to ensure that your new home is well cared for. It can also have some downsides and may not be right for everyone. Here we’ll go over the basics of home warranties to...

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Posted on 06/25/2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Agent to Sell Your Home

Selling your home without a real estate agent might seem like the easier choice. However, there are still huge advantages to working with a professional like the agents at Silvestri Properties to navigate the market. Here are some basic things to know about working with us to sell your home: You Will Get More Exposure One excellent advantage...

Posted on 06/05/2024

Mortgage broker vs lender: Understanding the difference

At first, it might seem tricky to differentiate a mortgage broker vs lender. After all, both provide mortgage loans. While both brokers and individual lenders can help you with the same service, there are some important differences homeowners should be aware of. Here is a basic guide to the difference between direct lenders and mortgage brokers: Key differences...

Posted on 05/14/2024

If you're searching for a new home, you may have come across references to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes. HUD offers government mortgage insurance programs and loans. But what is a HUD home, exactly? Here are the basics to help you with your home search: HUD Homes: The Basics HUD homes are foreclosed properties reclaimed by the...

Posted on 03/05/2024

House buying costs: Here's what to expect

House buying costs involve much more than just the purchase price. Things like private mortgage insurance, property taxes, HOA fees, homeowners insurance and other expenses can add up quickly, making it even more important to prepare for them. To make sure you're ready to handle the upfront costs and ongoing expenses of buying a house, here's what to...

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Posted on 06/16/2022

Home Warranty 101: What Buyers Should Know

Many homebuyers have the choice of whether to purchase a home warranty with the home itself. While not required, it can be a helpful way to ensure that your new home is well cared for. It can also have some downsides and may not be right for everyone. Here we’ll go over the basics of home warranties to...

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