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Buying a home with no money down
I often get asked if it is possible to buy a home with no money down. Well, you could get yourself a 'no money down first time homebuyer mortgage', assuming you qualified and they are still available in the current state of the housing market, but you would do well to reconsider.

Buy a House on MLS
If you are interested in real estate, as either a buyer or a seller, you will in all probability have come upon the multiple listing service or MLS. Homes being marketed right across the country in all fifty states are being offered for sale in the MLS, and can be accessed through most realtors’ websites or by visiting www.mls.com.

The Advantages of Being a First Time Home buyer
Buying your first home can be a daunting experience.  There are many things to take into consideration before you go ahead, from finding the right house to arranging mortgage finance.  However, being a first time home buyer does have its advantages.

The Importance of Requesting a Home Inspection Before Buying
Ok. So you've found the house of your dreams and you're ready to make an offer, haggle a bit on price perhaps, then finalise the deal, and move in. But what if your new home has problems you are unaware of? What if it needs a level of repair and maintenance which is not apparent at a normal viewing.

Buying a home without selling the old one
Buying a home without selling the old one, is only for those better financially placed. It is risky as it could cost you a lot of bridging finance costs.

Buying a house with a bad roof
Before you consider buying a house with a bad roof you would do well to consider the potential complications of such a decision. The roof tops the whole building, providing not just protection from the elements but also giving integrity to the structure as a whole.

Buy house directly from builder
Buying a house direct from a builder is not much different from  any other house purchase.

Buy cheap house for sale by owner
If you are looking to buy a cheap house that is for sale by the owner, there a number of websites that can be visited to build a list of prospective properties from which you can make a shortlist. You can obtain plenty of useful information before getting involved in travelling expenses to view your shortlist. 

Buying a house after a foreclosure
Buying a house after a foreclosure can result in considerable savings on the purchase price. Forced sales inevitably lead to 'lower than market price'  being achieved.