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The overwhelming theme on this site seems to be - get a professional realtor on your side to help with real estate, as a good realtor can guide you through the process and save time and money. Realtors have so much information at their fingertips. - Wed May 28 2008, 08:38
Realtors shouldn't answer this question for you. All statistics for schools are public information. You're idea of a perfect school may not be the same as your realtor's. What is most important to you- graduation rate, test scores, music, art, athletics. For these reasons I suugest you look on the net for stats and ask a few of you choice schools to send an information packet.
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GMAC Premier Network - Wed May 28 2008, 08:23
Dear Meredith,
I can understand your aprehension to buy after renting for son long. Think about the positives,
1. you will build equity, a house is a great investmen. (you have been paying someone else's mortgage for 20 years)
2. You don't have to sell a home first, so you can find the ideal home on your timeframe.
3. The market is down a little, or alot depending on where you're located so you for you as a buyer will find better deals out there than there has been in years!
I suggest you go to your bank for a preapproval and start interviewing realtors, ask alot of questions and attend many open houses. I think excitment will propably overtake your fear>
The best of luck to you,
Julie Broderick
GMAC Real Estate Premier Network - Wed May 28 2008, 08:17
Everything's negotioable but this is nothing new that a seller does not want to be bothered if the property is priced according to condition. Don't give up though. Creative financing is possible have the repair $$ rolled into your mortgage amount. There may be a few ways to accomplish this, ask your realtor and/or lender.
Good Luck! - Mon May 26 2008, 12:15
I would suggest that you get prequalified by a reputable lending institution and stick with the amount that you are comfortable spending. If this is what you're already paying in rent and you're happy with houses in your price range-buy. It's a down market, there are deals to be had, andyou will be building equity. However, I do agree with saving at least for a few months. You have costs to buy, move, turn on utilities. Good luck to you. - Tue May 20 2008, 09:56
My specialty is assisting my clients with locating solid investment properties and price evaluation on residential properties. I like the buyer to know exactly what the property is really worth.