Homestead Realty -Home Buying Tips for Buyers

• 10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying
• How High Tech Is Your Home?
• 10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
• What Your Home Inspection Should Cover
• How Comprehensive Is Your Home Warranty?
• 5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
• 10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board
• 10 Questions to Ask Your Lender
• 6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
• 10 Things a Lender Needs From You
• Choices That Will Affect Your Loan
• 5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance
• 10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
• 5 Things to Understand About Title Insurance
• What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-Through
• Common Closing Costs for Buyers
• What to Keep From Your Closing
• Tips for Packing Like a Pro

• 7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
• 8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
• Budget Basics Worksheet
• 8 Ways to Improve Your Credit
• 5 Factors that Decide Your Credit Score
• Your Property Wish List
• Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
• Tips for Buying in a Tight Market
• The Pros and Cons of Condos
• 5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®
• Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®
• 10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
• How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?
• Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
• 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
• 5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Check your home warranty policy to see which of the following items are covered. Also check to see if the policy covers the full replacement cost of an item.

Plumbing
Electrical Systems
Water Heater
Furnace
Heating Ducts
Water Pump
Dishwasher
Stove/Cooktop/Ovens
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Swimming Pool (may be optional)

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