Gig Harbor Homes

Buyers Resources - Gig Harbor Real Estate

 

BREAKING NEWS: Fannie Mae to Temporarily Halt Foreclosure Sales and Evictions CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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More information on the HERA Tax Credit
The recent passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act brought forth big buzz in regards to the $7500 tax credit that will be provided to homebuyers. Let’s review this subject in a bit more detail since January 31 is just around the corner! CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Newest Feature!
Click here to see short and informative video clips explaining various aspects of title and escrow

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$7500 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
Key points of the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit that became law through the H.R. 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. CLICK HERE FOR PDF FILE

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Buying Your First Home?
Congratulations! You are thinking of buying your first home. We know this is a big decision for you with a lot of unknowns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Renting VS Buying
Another advantage of renting is that as renters we typically enjoy having someone else mow the lawn and fix the sink, and hence we avoid the added costs of housing maintenance and upkeep. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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The Buying Process
Understand that in todays real estate market, a buyer should obtain from a letter of pre-approval from a lender before submitting an offer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Six Questions Every Buyer Should Ask
Today in many areas the seller is responsible for covering all of the Realtor commissions through the listing broker. Make sure you understand who is paying this cost in your area. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Understanding Home Inspections
A home inspection is used to evaluate the structural and overall condition of the property. This is not the same thing as an appraisal, which evaluates the actual market value of the property. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Helpful Moving Tips
Generally it’s best to get rid of excess items like unused furniture, outdated appliances, older clothing, the junk in boxes in the garage, etc. by having a garage sale before you move. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Where will your children go to school?
Click here to be taken to a page where you can access Peninsula School District Boundary Maps.

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Why You Need Owner’s Title Insurance?
When that dream is finally realized, why wouldn’t you take every precaution to protect it? CLICK HERE for an easily viewed PDF. Simple to download or print too!

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How To Protect Against Mortgage Fraud
Considered by the FBI to be one of the country’s fastest-growing criminal enterprises, mortgage fraud is committed on an estimated 10 percent of all residential loan applications. CLICK HERE for an easily viewed PDF. Simple to download or print too!

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What to Expect At Closing (Escrow)
You’ve found the home you want, and your offer was accepted! Here are a few basics to help you understand the steps before the keys to the front door are placed in your hand. CLICK HERE for an easily viewed PDF. Simple to download or print too!

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