FOR BUYERS

 

=       FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY

o  The Pros and Cons of Condos

o  Seven Reasons to Own Your Own Home

o  Your Property Wish List

o  Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

o  Tips on Buying in a Tight Market

o  Ten Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

o  Ten Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying

=       FINANCIAL - GENERAL

o  Eight Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order

o  Budget Basics Worksheet

o  Eight Ways to Improve Your Credit

o  Five Factors that Decide Your Credit Score

=       FINANCIAL –MORTGAGES AND AFFORDABILITY

o   How Big A Mortgage Can I Afford?

o   Mortgage Calculator

o   Common Closing Costs for Buyers

o   What to Keep from Your Closing

o   Five Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask

o   Ten Questions to Ask Your Lender

o   Six Creative Ways to Afford a Home

o   Ten Things a Lender Needs from You

o   Choices that Will Affect Your Loan

=       BUYING THE PROPERTY

o  Five Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent

o  Ten Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership

o  Five Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

o  How High Tech is Your Home?

o  Ten Questions to Ask A Home Inspector

o  Hidden Home Defects to Watch For

o  What Your Home Inspection Should Cover

o  How Comprehensive is Your Home Warranty

o  Ten Questions to Ask Your Condo Board

o  Five Things to Understand about Homeowners Insurance

o  Ten Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs

o  Five Things to Understand about Title Insurance

o  What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through

o  Tips for Packing Like a Pro