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Buying an investment property can be a good financial move. There are some differences between buying a primary residence and investment property, though. Obtaining a Mortgage In nearly all cases, mortgage rates for investment properties are higher than when you buy a primary residence. The reason for this is that lenders tend to view an investment property as a riskier…
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Many buyers have questions when it comes to buying a home, but one of the most frequent we hear is: What does it cost? The Downpayment The amount of money you pay towards the home purchase upfront is the down payment. For example, if you are using a conventional loan and putting 5% down on a $400,000 property, your downpayment…
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Are you planning to sell your home soon? Then this is the time to take care of those home improvements that will make your home more attractive to buyers. As a homeowner who’s been through the buying process, you know how important it is to make a good impression. What you may not know is which improvements deliver the best…
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The novel coronavirus found a new way to disrupt lives: starting this week, home buyers applying for a new mortgage with JP Morgan, the nation’s fourth-largest mortgage lender, will need a credit score of at least 700Â and will have to make a down payment equal to 20% of the home’s value. This is just one lender’s new policy; traditional FHA,…
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If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may have considered selling it without a real estate agent. Why should you pay an agent for work when you can do it yourself? Well, while you could sell your home on your own, you may lose out on some of the profit by not fully understanding the process or what costs…
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Many buyers, especially first-time home buyers and new-to-New Hampshire buyers, are unsure of what costs go into owning a home. Following are some examples of expenses you may incur when you own a home or investment property in New Hampshire. Single-family home expenses:Â Property taxes –Â Tax rates vary widely from town to town. Keep an eye on that when looking…
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Buying a home can be a little overwhelming – where do you even start? We’ve put together the five top things you should do before you start seeing homes for sale: 1. Get pre-approved for financing. We suggest going with a local, New Hampshire-based lender. If you are buying an investment property, this type of financing will work for 1-4…
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Investing in real estate is not just for wealthy individuals. In fact, starting a real estate investment portfolio is often the best way to build your own source of passive income and long-term wealth. And the best part? You don’t have to be independently wealthy to do it. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of our most…
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Buying and selling a home can be a challenge during non-pandemic times: will it pass inspection, can the buyer secure financing, will the home appraise at value? All of these elements can lead to stress and uncertainty. Buying and selling during a pandemic, however, is an entirely different story. COVID-19 has thrown real estate transactions for a loop. To see…
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