Real Estate Master Terms [Home-Buying Guide]

Mar 10, 2020 4:20:50 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in home shopping, real estate, house hunting, home purchase

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Mortgage Shopping List [Pro Edition]

Mar 3, 2020 5:38:21 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in Mortgage, Home Loan, house hunting, STL

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HomeTraq provides free resources, education, and training for home-buyers, home-sellers, realtors, and lenders. In this post we wanted to outline the must-know resources on your home-hunting journey. 

Below you will find all the relevant organizations and government websites that will greatly enhance your home-hunting experience.


va.gov:
The website for the Veterans Administration (VA) includes information and eligibility requirements for the agency’s loan programs.

hud.gov: The website for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides information on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage product and extensive background material on the homebuying process.

rurdev.usda.gov/rhs: The site of the Rural Housing Services within the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides information on their mortgage loan programs.

ncsha.org: The website of the National Coalition of StateHousing Agencies provides a directory of State Housing Agencies.

mbaa.org: The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the trade group
for mortgage bankers. Its site includes some basic consumer information on the mortgage process.

namb.org: The National Association of Mortgage Brokers is a trade group. Its site includes a search feature to locate members in your area.


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The Home-Buying Process: First Steps

Feb 24, 2020 1:08:33 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in Pre-Qualification, house hunting, home purchase, Credit, Credit Score, homebuying

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Congratulations! You've decided to begin your journey to becoming a homeowner.

HomeTraq has provided several key concepts that will provide you a foundation for your home-buying experience. For FREE, hands on help, Click Here

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Home Flipping Fundamentals

Feb 19, 2020 5:27:29 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in real estate, house hunting, STL

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5 steps to get ready for your home search

Sep 15, 2019 7:43:00 AM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in Pre-Approval, home shopping, house hunting, home search, homebuyers, housing market, step-by-step, Credit, first-time, homeownership, home tours, home ownership, financing, before you buy, buying a home, moving checklist, homebuying, boosting credit, loan

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In a competitive market where homes can fly off the market in a week or less, it’s essential that buyers come to the table prepared. Here’s a list of steps every home buyer should consider in their search.

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17 questions to find the best agent for you

Jul 16, 2019 8:14:00 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in Home tour, home shopping, real estate, house hunting, touring homes, home search, real estate agents, agents, real estate agent, professional, buyer's agent, commission, listing, realtor, home purchase, sales contract, home inspection, homes for sale, listing agent, selling agent, home showings, home for sale, hometraq, home ownership, buying a home

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Interviewing potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire is a good idea. It’s in your best interest to ask them some or all of the following questions to gauge their knowledge and fit with your needs. Take a look below, and let us know if there are any other questions you’ve found valuable when interviewing agents.

 

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Pick the Right Real Estate Agent

May 17, 2019 5:32:00 PM / by Mark Gorman posted in Home tour, home shopping, real estate, house hunting, agents, real estate agent, professional, buyer's agent, commission, listing, realtor, home purchase

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Though your search for homes may start online, it won’t end there. You can do a lot of research on your own. The National Association of Realtors reported that 68% of home buyers found the home they ended up buying on their phone last year, but once you find your perfect home, you will need the help of an expert when it comes to actually securing it.  A buyer’s agent can help you navigate through the home-buying process. When it comes to making an offer, your agent will negotiate on your behalf so you don’t pay a penny more than you have to.

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Ready for House Hunting?

May 15, 2019 8:15:00 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in Home tour, home shopping, real estate, house hunting, touring homes, home search

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Are you ready to start looking at homes?  At any one moment, buying a home can be: challenging, vulnerable, thrilling, terrifying, life-changing, savvy, collaborative, complicated, fun, overwhelming and immensely rewarding. Yup, it’s all that and then some.

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