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Category: Home Buyer Info (29 posts)

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Condo

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Condo

August 28, 2019 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

When you decide to take your first step on the property ladder, you will have plenty of property-types to choose from. Many buyers prefer to buy an existing single-family home, some want to buy a plot ... [read more]

10 Benefits of Buying a Newly Constructed House

10 Benefits of Buying a Newly Constructed House

August 14, 2019 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

There are two options available when seeking a new home for your family. You can purchase a resale (meaning an older home that has already been lived in) or a new construction. While each choice pro ... [read more]

7 Reasons to Start House-Hunting in the Winter

7 Reasons to Start House-Hunting in the Winter

February 13, 2019 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

In most parts of the country, spring and summer are the peak periods for the property market. If you're planning to buy a home, it's traditional to start looking for property in April or May, with the ... [read more]

Buying Your First Home: When Are You REALLY Ready?

Buying Your First Home: When Are You REALLY Ready?

December 13, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Purchasing your first home is the dream of a lifetime and a massive investment toward your future. The process is full of hopes and aspirations but is also a huge commitment to take on. For those who ... [read more]

Real Estate: Four Features of Profitable Rental Property

Real Estate: Four Features of Profitable Rental Property

October 24, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Investing in real estate can be a frightening task for a first-time buyer. While the rewards can be huge, there are also a number of risks that you will need to consider. However, if you know what to ... [read more]

Five Surefire Ways to Ensure You are ready to Buy a Home as a Recent College Graduate

Five Surefire Ways to Ensure You are ready to Buy a Home as a Recent College Graduate

October 10, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

If you are a recent college graduate, you might think that buying a home is still many years off, but that's not necessarily the case. If you dream of homeownership, even as a young adult, there may b ... [read more]

What To Look For When Buying Your First Home

What To Look For When Buying Your First Home

June 28, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Becoming a first time homebuyer is an exciting time in an individual's life. You may already have a family that needs more than simply being a good structure to protect against them against the elemen ... [read more]

Buying a New Home Instead of an Existing Home? Things to Consider...

Buying a New Home Instead of an Existing Home? Things to Consider...

May 17, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

If you're planning on investing in real estate, then you're going to have two main options: to buy an existing home or buy a new home. An existing home is a house that has been lived in before, wherea ... [read more]

4 Homebuyer Tips To Make House Hunting More Efficient

4 Homebuyer Tips To Make House Hunting More Efficient

May 10, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Going house hunting can be fun and exciting at first, but the more houses you look at, the more frustrating you might become -- especially if you just can't seem to find the perfect home. No one ... [read more]

Make Money When You Buy

Make Money When You Buy

March 29, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Every intelligent real estate investor understands the basic principle of making money when you buy. It’s extremely important to learn and understand this concept for your business because it ca ... [read more]

Location, Condition, Price: The Top Three Features Of A Good Rental House

Location, Condition, Price: The Top Three Features Of A Good Rental House

March 22, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

When you are shopping for an investment property you should make some of the same assessment criteria important that you would use if you were buying the property for yourself. A nice home in a good l ... [read more]

Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

March 8, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in othe ... [read more]

Rent or Buy? 3 Tips to Help You Decide

Rent or Buy? 3 Tips to Help You Decide

January 25, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

The decision to buy or rent a home in is one that should not be taken lightly. After all, the choice you make is going to affect you for at least a year and probably much longer than that. While this ... [read more]

Tips to Ease the Moving Process

Tips to Ease the Moving Process

January 18, 2018 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Moving can be a stressful process, no matter how far you are traveling. Planning your move minimizes the stress associated with this task while also simplifying the process. Here are several tips that ... [read more]

7 Tips for Buying a Condominium

7 Tips for Buying a Condominium

December 28, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

There are many advantages to living in a condominium. You aren't required to mow the grass or shovel the snow (if any). You have access to amenities such as pools and fitness centers. And you probably ... [read more]

5 Tips for Buying Your First Rental Property

5 Tips for Buying Your First Rental Property

December 14, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Investing in a rental property is a great step toward earning passive income and building wealth. Unfortunately, becoming a landlord for the first time can also be challenging and lead to a financial ... [read more]

Should You Borrow Money to Invest in Real Estate?

Should You Borrow Money to Invest in Real Estate?

November 16, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

There's no disputing that real estate investment is one of the best business models for those looking to achieve long-term financial success. The one problem most would-be investors have, however, is ... [read more]

Home Buying 101 - Why the Relationship with Your Broker Should Be a Positive Partnership

Home Buying 101 - Why the Relationship with Your Broker Should Be a Positive Partnership

September 14, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Whether you are looking for your first home or moving up to the home of your dreams, having an experienced real estate broker or agent in your corner is a must. Real estate is a very specialized indus ... [read more]

4 Things You Need To Know When Buying A Vacation Home

4 Things You Need To Know When Buying A Vacation Home

August 24, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Everyone looks forward to a vacation, and many people return to their favorite spot each year. If you really enjoy your annual destination, you might be ready to invest in a vacation home. There are m ... [read more]

5 Things First Time Home Buyers Should Do Before They Go Shopping

5 Things First Time Home Buyers Should Do Before They Go Shopping

August 10, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Shopping for your first home is exciting, and it is only natural to want to get right to it. The idea of trading in that monthly rent check for a mortgage payment that builds equity and wealth for the ... [read more]

10 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make

10 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make

July 27, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Buying your first house can be an exciting and stressful time. There are so many things to consider that you can find yourself getting overwhelmed. Here are some common mistakes first-time homebuyers ... [read more]

Buying Your First Home? Be Prepared for These 5 Startup Expenses

Buying Your First Home? Be Prepared for These 5 Startup Expenses

June 29, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

If you are in the market for your first home, you’ve probably saved a substantial amount of money for the down payment. You researched closing costs, sought out the best deal on a mortgage, and ... [read more]

What to Look for When Buying Your First Home

What to Look for When Buying Your First Home

June 8, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Buying a first home is an exciting time in an individual's life. You may already have a family that needs more than simply being a good structure to protect against them against the elements. In addit ... [read more]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a New Home vs an Existing Home

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a New Home vs an Existing Home

May 25, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

If you're planning on investing in real estate, then you're going to have two main options: to buy an existing home or buy a new home. An existing home is a house that has been lived in before, wherea ... [read more]

Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First

Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First

April 27, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in othe ... [read more]

Five Things to Consider Before Flipping a House

Five Things to Consider Before Flipping a House

April 20, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

House flipping can be a tempting way to make fast money, but not every fixer-upper has the potential to be profitable. Here's five things to consider before buying a property to flip.   1. ... [read more]

Great Buy on a Home? - Don't Expect the Appraisal to Prove It

Great Buy on a Home? - Don't Expect the Appraisal to Prove It

March 30, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Buying a home can be fun and exciting, especially when you drive a hard bargain and get that seller over a barrel.  You did your research, caught a home with higher than average days on the marke ... [read more]

How to Know If You Should Buy a Home or Continue Renting

How to Know If You Should Buy a Home or Continue Renting

March 23, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

While owning a home and a plot of land was once part of the 'American Dream' for many people, the times have shifted. The global financial crisis which resulted in a massive shift in the housing marke ... [read more]

Things to Consider Before Moving Into an Over-55 Community

Things to Consider Before Moving Into an Over-55 Community

March 16, 2017 | Posted by: Rohit Dhawan

Many people, as they approach retirement age and the kids are gone, begin thinking about downsizing. One of the more popular choices for reduction is moving to one of the over-55 communities that ar ... [read more]

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