Category Archives: First Time Home Buyers

Know the WHY before you buy!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Steve Doane
Why work with a REALTOR®?
Ready to buy a home? Know the “WHY” before you buy!1. Why buy instead of rent? A home is an investment. When you rent, your money is gone forever. Owning builds equity!
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Getting a Mortgage in 2011

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Steve Doane

More than three years into a painful housing crash, the real estate market has sent recent—albeit tentative—signs of stabilization. Home sales have increased, inventory levels are down, and price declines have become less precipitous. Along with more affordable home prices …

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IMPORTANCE OF A HOME INSPECTION

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Steve Doane

Importance of Inspection

As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take for granted what you see and what the seller or the listing agent tells you. A professional home inspection is something you …
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FREQUENTLY ASKED REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Steve Doane

Seller’s Frequently Asked Questions

Should we leave the house when there is a showing?Buyers and agents tend to be uncomfortable when you are home during a showing. Buyers tend to spend about half the time on the showing as …
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BUILD A PLAN OF HOME BUYING ACTION

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Steve Doane

Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready

Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with …

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BUYER’S REAL ESTATE AGENT | FRISCO TEXAS

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Steve Doane

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Use a Buyer’s AgentIt’s important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process, negotiating furiously on your behalf, and answering
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION GUIDE

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Steve Doane

Transaction Guide

We have included this section to help answer many of the commonly asked questions, and to help demystify the transaction process. Whether or not you are a buyer or seller, it is still helpful to understand the process. …

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AGENCY IN TEXAS

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Steve Doane

Did you know that Texas real estate license law requires me to provide you, the consumer, with an Agency Disclosure Notice, as well as a meaningful explanation of agency relationships offered by my company. It also requires that this be

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