Posts with tag 'Buying a home'
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Moving to Las Vegas: 7 Things People Forget to Do
Ever have that feeling you're forgetting something, but you're just not sure what it is? We've all been there! Moving to a new home is such an exciting and busy time, it's easy to lose track of the details. Take extra care to remember these commonly forgotten moving tasks to make your day go smoother.
- Change your address. When you find one of the Las Vegas homes for sale that's right for you, you'll want to keep your friends and family updated with your new address. You'll also have to change your address with your monthly bills and any online retailers you frequent. At least take the time before you move to file your change of address with the post office. Many businesses request address correction if your mail comes back undeliverable, so it's a good way to catch any you forget.
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Buying a Home? Get Clued In On Closing Costs
First-time home buyers are often surprised to find that they are on the hook for more than just their down payment when purchasing Las Vegas homes for sale. For these buyers, closing costs can come as an unwelcome last-minute surprise, and in some cases, coming up with the funds to pay them on short notice can be difficult. So how to avoid such a situation? Here's what you need to know to be clued in on closing costs, courtesy of our real estate agents.
What are closing costs?
Closing costs are fees associated with the home buying process. These fees are collected at closing, which is when buyers sit down to formally take possession of their new property, with title to the property legally transferred from seller to buyer. Getting to the closing table is a process that involves a number of services along the way, and fees paid at closing are distributed to those who provide those services.
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Buying a House: 6 Must-Dos Before Closing Day
It's almost closing day, and you've reached the top of the mountain, so now all that's left is planting your flag, grabbing your keys, and moving into your new home. Well almost. Your closing day doesn't have to be stressful when you prepare ahead of time.
Our real estate agents love helping clients cross the home-buying finish line. We've got six tips to help you prepare for closing day.
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Home Buying Budget: Expenses Above & Beyond Your Down Payment
Working out your home-buying budget before you begin shopping for your new home is essential. After all, nobody wants to waste time touring homes for sale in Las Vegas only to discover they cannot afford to buy their dream home. So what goes into working out an accurate home-buying budget? Budgeting for the down payment is the big-ticket expense home buyers tend to think of first, but there are other out-of-pocket expenses you're likely to face during the home-buying process. Our REALTORS® have created this list of some of the additional fees you should include in your home-buying budget:
- Inspection Fees
When you find the house that you want to be your new home, you will need to schedule at least one professional inspection to ensure that you have a reliable assessment of its condition. This is done after you have made an offer on a home and that offer has been accepted by the seller and is an essential step in protecting your interests. It is also often required by lenders to protect their interests. A general inspection of the home is the first step. If potential problems are found, other inspections may be necessary, such as a once-over from a termite specialist, for instance, or a perhaps sewer inspection. Depending upon your particular circumstances, you may spend anywhere from a few hundred to a thousand dollars or more on inspections.
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Planning Your Move to a New Country
Moving to a new location always requires preparation, and that's doubly true when you're making an international move. Streamlining an international move starts with good planning, and it's important to start the planning process as soon as you know that you're serious about making a move. Having a job, support system, and necessary services in place when you arrive can make the adjustment to a new country a much simpler process. Our real estate agents are here to help you get started, with our guide for planning a move to another country.