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Advantages of Buying
Owning v. Renting, Renting and Inflation, Wealth and Equity, No More Landlords
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Home Finance 101
Mortgage Payments, Accumulating a Down Payment, Closing Costs, Homeowner's Insurance, PMI/Mortgage Insurance, Property Taxes, Tax Benefits of Ownership, Tax Benefits of Selling, Maintenance and Other Costs
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Preparing to Shop
Getting Preapproved, Good Neighborhoods, Evaluating Neighborhoods, Used Homes, New Homes, Condo/Co-op Advantages, Condo Drawbacks, Understanding Co-ops
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Your Real Estate Team
The Team and the Players, The Perfect Agent, Understanding Agency, Selecting an Agent, Your Agent and You, Using a Lawyer, Who is the Broker, Other Key Advisors
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Making an Offer
Basic Rules of Negotiating, Making an Offer to Purchase, Getting a Counter Offer, Negotiating Credits, Major Corrective Work
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Getting a Mortgage
Mortgage 101, Fixed or Adjustable?, Fixed Rate Mortgages, Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs), 15 or 30 Year Terms, Understanding Points, Other Lenders Fees, Locating a Lender, Traits of Good Lenders, Loan Prequalification and Preapproval
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Inspections and Insurance
Understanding Inspection, Why Properties Should be Inspected, Types of Inspections, Optimizing Inspections, Homeowner's Insurance, Title Insurance, Title Risks
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Closing the Deal
Final Closing Statement, Possession Options, Final Verification of Condition, Joint Tenancy, Buyer's Remorse
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After You Buy
Reassemble Your Finances, Ignore Solicitations, Tax Assessments, Refinancing, Keep Receipts for Improvements
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