13 Dec 2019
By Aadil Nathoo

3 Traps First-Time Homebuyers Fall Into — And How To Avoid Them

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When someone purchases their first home, this is a significant step. There are a number of issues that people need to think about because purchasing a home is typically someone's most significant investment. With this in mind, there are three common traps that first-time homebuyers often fall into. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid these traps as well. Looking At Homes Before Applying For A Mortgage Perhaps the biggest mistake that people make is that they look for homes before they apply for a mortgage. Without a successful mortgage application, it will be difficult to find a home at all.…
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30 Oct 2019
By Aadil Nathoo

What is Owner Financing When Buying A Home?

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There are many options when it comes to taking out a loan on a new home. One of the options that people might have heard about is called owner financing. In general, the property owner takes the place of a traditional lender. Instead of someone taking out of a loan from a bank or a credit union, they take out a loan from the owner of the property. Similar to a traditional loan, the buyer will make payments to the seller over a period of time with a certain interest rate. The Structure Of Owner Financing If someone elects to…
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29 Oct 2019
By Aadil Nathoo

Common Reasons Why Buyers Are Denied A Mortgage

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When you are buying a new home, it is an exciting process. You have spent months searching and have found the home you want to purchase. You are ready to move into the home of your dreams.  Unfortunately, you have found out that your request for a mortgage has been denied. This can be a deflating experience. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this by understanding the most common reasons why a buyer is denied for a loan. The Loan Requirements Have Changed One of the most common reasons why you might be denied a mortgage is that the terms…
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20 Sep 2019
By Aadil Nathoo

How To Crowdfund A Renovation Project

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Crowdfunding came into prominence with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act that President Obama signed into law during 2012 and subsequent enhancements. The JOBS Act made it easier for startups to raise money and for the first time allowed the legal ability to advertise the investments and accept small investors. Innovate And Renovate Crowdfunding is useful for many projects. The method raises money to create new products, make documentary films, and for many kinds of fashion items. Crowdfunding successfully raises money for real estate transactions.  Smaller investors participate in real estate projects that they would otherwise not have enough…
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02 Jul 2019
By Aadil Nathoo

4 Tips To Ensure A Successful Closing

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As you come up to the date of your closing, there's time to reflect on everything that led to this step. Your real estate agent, mortgage broker, title company and others all work hard to ensure a successful closing for you. They're all in your corner, hoping for the same outcome as you. They've had to do a lot of work behind the scenes that you may not even be aware of. Their diligence and professionalism has already benefited you. But did you know that it's not all riding on your team of real estate professionals? There are things you…
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