Monthly Archives: November 2008

Buy existing home or build a new one?

KBGood asked: Is it more cost effective to build your own home as opposed to buying an existing home? I know it’ll depend on the cost of land, but I want to get the most for my money.Best Hotels In America

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How to process my first home buying in CA?

winnie asked: I come from Taiwan one year ago. I’m living in Tracy CA and want to move into Fremont CA. Who can tell me how to process my first home buying? Or which consultant that can speak mandarin I can ask for help?dana

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Thinking about buying a new home, but it has a mortgage. Can we still buy another home?

mlynnej asked: We are sort of in the market for a new home. But we have a mortgage on the one we’re in. I was wondering if there is a way
to swap mortgages on property or swap property to get out of the area that we’re in? I just need some tips [...]

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Is there something that you wish you knew before buying your home?

eternity_of_xtc asked: I am looking to buy a home for the first time. Please tell me some things that I need to take into consideration when making home-buying decisions… things that maybe you wish you thought about before buying yours.jamal

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What are good reference books or websites for first-time home buying?

monimonimeep asked: I’m planning on buying a home in the Seattle area in a year (for a single female).drew

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Buy home if job going away but I know I want to stay in area?

Atlas asked: My IT job is going to be eliminated in 1-2 months due to a merger, but a) I am covered by a severance package that includes full pay for about 10 months and b) I know I want to stay in my current area. I am literally miserable living in my current apt [...]

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Is now the time to buy home or wait?

Rick asked: I realize my are a home (San Gabrie Valley) are reduce price alot aleast like 40% from a year ago, but is still kinda pricey compare to house price 10 years ago. Should I wait a bit longer or now is the time to buy?Money Saving Deals

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Can anyone suggest good tips on buying a new home?

King H asked: I’m a first time home buyer and looking for a multi-family home b/c of a necessary circumstance. I’ve seen some homes I liked, but they either needed a lot of work (most of the issues seem to be cosmetic, but who knows what other violations they have), or they were very clean, [...]

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how should i start with the home buying process as a first time homeowner?

jennifer d asked: I am 31 years old, have ok credit, and make @ 33,0000 per year. I would now like to buy a home but don’t know how to start the home buying process in North Carolina. What should i do to start the home buying process? I am also afraid that i will [...]

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Who would buy a home or rent an apartment in a busy intersection?

questioner asked: I can not believe where they are building homes and apartments now days. Many are located in some of the most incredibly noisy and unattractive locations. Why would anyone want to live there? These are huge homes and are located next to really busy intersections and ugly industrial areas.
Would you ever buy [...]

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