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ARE YOU
THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOUSE?
Well, if you are, here are a few helpful
suggestions to make your house buying experience go smoothly and
problem-free.
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Speak to a Mortgage Professional – If you
have decided to purchase a house, you must determine how much you
can afford. Mortgage professional come in many forms. Here are a few
examples:
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Bank – Any bank in the state will generally
offer the best interest rates, but may have strict guidelines for
lending money.
Direct Mortgage Lender – This type of
Lender will lend you money directly and does not require a
mortgage broker.
Mortgage Broker – This type of mortgage
company places your loan with either a bank or direct mortgage
lender. The Broker will contact several places to put your loan
and will do some of the work for you. However, the Broker will be
compensated for its time and effort. (A brokered loan may also
cost more.)
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Use a Realtor – A Realtor is the person who
can show you literally hundreds of houses that meet your
specifications. A few key terms and guidelines:
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Buyer’s Agent – A Buyer’s Agent is working
for you. This is the best type of relationship because there is no
question as to the role of the Agent.
Disclosed Dual Agent – This type of Agent
works for both the Seller and the Buyer. This type of relationship
can present problems because the Agent has responsibilities to
both parties.
Transaction Broker – This type of Broker
can help either the Seller or the Buyer in the same transaction
and have no real responsibility to either one.
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Retain an Attorney – The most important step
in the whole process is legal representation. An Attorney will
negotiate the contract, resolve any title issues, review and
evaluate the survey, work with your mortgage company, attend the
closing, and do whatever else is necessary to protect you in this
important transaction.
If you are looking to buy your first house or your
fifteenth house, do not hesitate to contact Mattleman, Weinroth &
Miller. We will be happy to assist you in any manner.
THE
LEMON LAW - The Sweet & Sour Facts
CHECKING
YOUR CREDIT REPORT
RECEIVING
ANNOYING OR HARASSING CALLS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
ARE YOU
PREPARED TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS IF YOU ARE IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT?
ARE YOU CONSIDERING
INCORPORATION?
BUYER BEWARE!
Environmental Hazards
CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY
GENERAL
DIVORCE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
THE DELAWARE CIVIL COURT SYSTEM
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