Buying?

Buying a home can seem as difficult as learning a foreign language. How much home can I afford? How much loan can I qualify for? What’s the difference between APR and interest rate? When do I lock my interest rate? What style house do I want? What neighborhood &/or city is best? Is a cul-de-sac lot really worth more money? Should I buy a newly constructed home, or would an existing home be better? Are gated communities “better” somehow? There are literally hundreds of questions to sort through as part of the buying process. Some of the answers will be obvious, while others are more elusive - there are probably even questions you hadn’t thought to ask!

We’ve compiled a good deal of information for your review - from the first thought of buying all the way through to the actual move. Please review the information below, and feel free to contact us with any additional questions.

Documents and Articles

Purchase Contract. Review a sample copy of the purchase contract, so you’ll be prepared for what lies ahead.

5 things to do BEFORE you buy a home. A great primer as you prepare to buy.

Consumer Bill of Rights. The Arizona Department of Real Estate put out some great information all buyers should be aware of.

Trying to estimate your monthly mortgage payments? Email us (Admin@ThePhoenixAgents.com) for a nifty spreadsheet that automagically caclulates your monthly payment down to the penny.

Moving Advice

9 Steps to a Smooth Move

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Buyer Help - All articles written under the category “Buyer Help”

Glossary Posts - All the posts you need to get your PhD in Real Estate Speak

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