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Approximately 80% of home buyers use the Internet
during their home search. The reasons why are
obvious -- the Internet puts a wealth of information
at your fingertips.
But with so many websites out there, where do you
start? How do you know which sites are worth
visiting and which are not. It can be a real case of
information overload. This article will lighten your
load by recommending some premium online resources.
Finding a Home
When looking for a house to buy, use as many
different sources as possible. Read your local
newspaper. Keep an eye out for those "For Sale"
signs. And of course, use the Internet. Here are
some sites to help you with your search:
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www.Homes.com
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www.Realtor.com
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www.realestate.yahoo.com
You should also seek out the websites of real estate
agents in your area. You can use Google to find
them, simply by entering "homes for sale +your city
name."
Mortgage Calculators
Online mortgage calculators are a quick way to
determine the approximate monthly mortgage on a
particular house, based on the price, the interest
rate and the length of loan. Keep in mind these
numbers don’t account for closing costs and other
variables. Still, they give you a pretty good idea
as to where your comfort zone lies, based on monthly
payments.
Always use more then one mortgage calculator, to
verify the numbers they give you.
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www.mortgage-calc.com
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www.mortgage101.com/calculators
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www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/calculators
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www.homebuyinginstitute.com/calculators.html
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www.money.cnn.com/tools
Current Interest Rates
Interest rates are one of the ingredients that
determine your total monthly payment. Here are some
sites that will help you keep up with interest
rates. As with everything else, it’s wise to use
several different sites to get an accurate overall
picture.
Finding a Home Inspector
A home inspection is a “must have” for any home
buyer. With a home inspection, you’ll enjoy peace of
mind and avoid costly oversights. Here are some
websites to help you find a certified home
inspector:
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www.homeinspections-usa.com
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www.homeinspection.com
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www.ashi.org (American Society of Home
Inspectors)
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www.nahi.org (National Association of Home
Inspectors)
Real Estate News
Keeping up with real estate news will help you
understand the market you’re entering. By knowing
what’s happening across the nation and in your
state, you can better prepare yourself for the home
buying process. Here are some websites to help:
A Complete Home-Buying Resource
The websites listed above will help you research
individual topics. But what if you want to learn
about the home buying process from A to Z? The Home
Buying Institute has hundreds of helpful articles
across 12 home buying categories. You’ll also find
mortgage calculators, real estate news, an A-to-Z
home buying glossary and more!
Visit: www.HomeBuyingInstitute.com
* Copyright 2006, Brandon Cornett. You may republish
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About the Author
Brandon Cornett is the editor of
HomeBuyingInstitute.com, one of the Internet's
largest libraries of
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knowledge to use by visiting
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