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Obtaining a Mortgage: How to Plan and What to Expect
Homeownership is a real possibility if you do a little research and prepare your credit for the rigorous mortgage application process.
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How to Know If You’re Ready to Retire
Are you ready to retire? Follow this advice from NewHomeSource to find out if this is the right time for you to enjoy retirement.
Creative Ways to Save for a Down Payment on a Home
There are lots of ways to save for a down payment for a home, particularly if you look outside the box.
Your Credit Report: A Vital Step in Obtaining a Mortgage
A key to successfully navigating the mortgage application process is to check your credit report to ensure it’s accurate. If it isn’t, you can take action to get it corrected.
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How to Make Your New Home More Energy Efficient (And Save Money)
There are a number of ways that homeowners can make their new construction homes even more energy efficient to save money and the planet.
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Looking to Build a Green Home? Ask Prospective Builders These 8 Questions
If you’re looking to build a green home, you need to find the right builder. Here are eight questions you should ask potential green builders.
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Raise Your IAQ: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Today’s homebuilders are looking for ways to improve indoor air quality so their homeowners can enjoy a higher quality of life.
What Should You Put On Your Mortgage?
In the process of buying your new home, have you considered purchasing some items, such as appliances, to save money on your mortgage? It might be time to reconsider that idea.
The Mortgage Process: A Step-by-Step Look and Checklist
Here is a step by step look at the mortgage process, a full guide to securing financing for your new construction home.
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Home Shopping? Get Preapproved First
Getting pre-approved for a home loan is preferred over a pre-qualified. Why? Because pre-approval puts you one step closer to purchasing the home of your dreams.
Do You Need Flood Insurance?
Do you need flood insurance? NewHomeSource breaks down the factors you should consider before you get flood insurance.
How to Evaluate Schools When Buying a New Home
If you have children, or are planning on having kids, evaluating community schools is important when shopping for a new home.
Is a Home Inspector Right for You?
Because your home is new, it has gone through many inspections by local government inspectors and the builder. If you opt for a third-party inspection of your new home, here’s what you need to know.
How to Shop for Homeowner’s Insurance
When you buy a new home, you will need homeowner’s insurance. We show you how to shop for the right homeowner’s insurance for you.
How to Repair Your Credit So You Can Get a Mortgage
Building or repairing your credit score means learning to use credit cards responsibly. An improved credit score means better rates on mortgages.
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Why a Townhome Could Be the Best Single-Family Home You Buy
Townhomes are great home types, even if you have a family! NewHomeSoruce explores why townhomes are great for families.
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Builder’s Warranty or Resale Home Service Contract: Which Is Better and Why?
Is it better to have a builder warranty on a new home, or a resale home’s service contract? NewHomeSource explores what they are and what they mean.
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo or Townhome as a First-Time Homebuyer
NewHomeSource explores the pros and cons of buying a condo or townhome as a first time homebuyer.
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Homebuying Checklist for the First-Time Homebuyer
NewHomeSource has a checklist for first-time homebuyers, so you can easily find and buy your dream new home.
How to Start Saving For Your First Home
There are a number of ways that first time homebuyers and Millinnials can save for homeownership.
Prequalified vs. Preapproved: What Is the Difference and Why It Matters
A prequalification is a good start to the home loan process, but being preapproved means you’re almost home — literally. Getting preapproved means greater security and purchasing power for your home search.
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Red Flags to Consider Before Buying a Tiny Home
For some, tiny living isn’t the fairytale they’d always imagined. Here are four ways to ensure you don’t wind up disappointed with your tiny house down the line.
How to Prepare for an Open House
If you’re selling your current house before you move into your new home, NewHomeSource can help you prepare for your open house.
How to Read a Floor Plan
As you start shopping for your new home, you’ll look at a LOT of floor plans. NewHomeSource shows you how to read a floor plan, and look at a drawing and picture your home.
Don’t Ignore the ‘Quiet Period’
It’s important that you don’t take on any new debt or make other changes to your financial profile during the “quiet period” — the time between your mortgage approval and the date you actually close on your house.
How to Downsize from a Large, ‘Empty Nest’ House to a Brand New, Smaller Home
If you’re looking to downsize into your retirement home, NewHomeSource has some downisizeing tricks to help make your upcoming move easy.
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Starter Home vs. Forever Home: How Can First-Time Buyers Decide What’s Best for Them?
A starter home that might not include all of the features you’d like because of budgeting might be the stepping stone to your forever home.
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Getting Your Security Deposit Back
NewHomeSource has some tips and tricks to get your security deposit back from your landlord as you move into your first home.
Buying Rental Property: Getting Started With Frequently Ask Questions
If you’re thinking about investing a new construction home to build out a rental property portfolio, NewHomeSource can help get you started with frequently ask questions about buying rental property.
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