tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220355468314512508.post7856468507508109382..comments2023-05-15T02:36:45.355-06:00Comments on Center of @ttention: can't hurt to look, right?Mindy :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17970871014391934801noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220355468314512508.post-72630374744952773522008-10-16T14:00:00.000-06:002008-10-16T14:00:00.000-06:00the things we loved included all the things that c...the things we loved included all the things that came with the house - like the flat top stove, fridge, xtra freezer, woodburning stove, and also the completely fenced in yard and in a good location close to the elm. school.<BR/><BR/>BUT alas - as we should have known, we should not have been looking just yet - we still to save just a "tad" bit more, so that we feel comfortable before being full time home owners.Mindy :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17970871014391934801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220355468314512508.post-72537348532544560422008-10-16T09:32:00.000-06:002008-10-16T09:32:00.000-06:00If it is an older home make sure to get a home ins...If it is an older home make sure to get a home inspection before you sign the REPC. The inspector will see things that you normally wouldn't notice...like problems with the foundation or roof or floor joists.<BR/><BR/>It is a buyer's market so don't be afraid to counter offer if you think their asking price is too high. Also don't be afraid to ask for consessions as well: seller pays closing costs (standard in Utah), seller buys a home warranty (an excellent thing to have especially if the appliances are a little bit older), seller cleans carpets or re-paints before the settlement deadline.<BR/><BR/>Give me the address and I can look up the county tax roll and tell you how much the county valued the house at.<BR/><BR/>Try bank or credit unions, you will almost always get a better rate through them than from a mortgage broker. Also try applying to some of the major mortgage firms online and avoid the commission charges. Countrywide, Wells Fargo, Republic Mortgage, GMAC are all good lenders.The Suzzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678750823895007527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220355468314512508.post-49289069817065981392008-10-15T23:36:00.000-06:002008-10-15T23:36:00.000-06:00too fun! post pics! what do you love? what do yo...too fun! post pics! what do you love? what do you have to "live with" for awhile?Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484721052300374366noreply@blogger.com