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Everyone knows conditions in the real estate market can change fast. When things are looking favorable, buyers should move as quickly as they can to secure the funding they need and go after the home of their dreams.
Still, the process can be complex. Even with the help of a skilled real estate agent, an informed buyer is in the best position to get a great deal on a mortgage loan.
There are a lot of misunderstandings about mortgages, but the topic is not as tough as it appears.
Congratulations! You're ready to buy your first home. If you are like most newbies, you might be likely to ask family and friends for advice. A word to the wise ... be careful. Folks with even the best intentions can get the line between fact and fiction confused when it comes to real estate transactions. That is why it is best to save your questions for a professional.
Our team of REALTORS® has compiled this list of the most common home-buying myths to set the record straight when it comes to buying a house.
Deciding to buy a home is very exciting. Looking through listings for Mansfield homes, finding a few favorites and daydreaming about how you'll decorate. It's fun. But for many, it becomes overwhelming as soon as they look at their bank account. Saving for a down payment requires patience, determination and discipline--but millions of people accomplish it every year so it's definitely not impossible. To help get you started, our agents at Haring Realty have put together a list of five smart ways to save for a down payment.
As the mercury soars in Ohio this summer, many of us will be tempted to crank up the AC. Unfortunately, our energy bills will skyrocket with it. So how do you stay comfortable and cool down those air conditioning costs? Use these ideas from our REALTORS® to cool your home more efficiently, cutting down on utility costs.
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys "over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions" for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index.
Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply) and Buyer Traffic (demand).
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