What About A Home Located In A Flood Plain?

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Selecting

A flood plain is an area of land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences flooding during periods of high discharge. Watch this video and it’ll make sense. If you live in a flood plain lenders will require that you have flood insurance before lending any...

Is An Older Home A Better Value Than A New One?

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Finding

Well, as this story shows, there isn’t a definitive answer to this question. You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, older homes may be in more established neighborhoods offer more ambiance and have lower property tax rates....

What Should I Look For When Walking Through A Home?

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Finding

As we show you in this video, in addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: Is there enough room for both the present and the future? Are there enough bedrooms and bathrooms? Is the...

What Questions Should I Ask When Looking At Homes?

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Finding

As you’ll see in this video, many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things require ongoing maintenance like paint, roof, heating and AC, appliances and carpet? Also ask about the...