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The Importance Of Pre-Approval During The Homebuying Process

August 26, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you want to buy a home in the near future, you are probably aware of just how competitive the housing market is. You need to put yourself in the best position possible to be successful by getting pre-approved for a home loan.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Housing Market, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

Buying A Home In Foreclosure

June 19, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Foreclosure is a process that happens over many months. There are various opportunities to acquire real estate that is in a different stage of foreclosure, including before the foreclosure process completes. This short guide identifies the different stages and the opportunities that may exist to acquire a property at a discounted price.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

5 Tips To Price Your Home To Sell For Top Dollar

February 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many home sellers are confused about how to price their home to sell. It’s definitely challenging to try and find that sweet spot between pricing it low enough so it flies off the market without undercutting the home’s value.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

3 Critical Tips for Buying a Home in a Short Sale

November 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

You just found your perfect home, and you feel like everything is right including the price. But, what could be wrong with your ideal home? Maybe, it is being sold as a short sale, and that could present a major challenge if you want to become be the eventual homeowner.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Short Sale

5 Home-Buying Pitfalls To Avoid

November 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying your home can be nerve-racking, especially if it’s the first time. The buying process is exciting and often complex. The chances of making a mistake are relatively high.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

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