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					Be
     picky, but don't be unrealistic. There is no perfect home.
  Do
     your homework before you
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					Find a
     real estate professional who's simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big
     financial
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					No home is flawless, but certain physical problems can be
expensive. Watch for:
  Water
     leaks. Look
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					What
     are your qualifications? Are you a member of the American Association of
     Home Inspectors?
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					Siding:
     Look for dents or buckling
  Foundations:
     Look for cracks or water seepage
  Exterior
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					What
     is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is
     generally less than
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					Before
you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process,
youll learn how
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					If your income and savings
are making homebuying a challenge, consider these options.
  Investigate local,
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					Be sure that:
  Repairs youve requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and any related
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					The lender must disclose a good faith estimate of all settlement costs. A check to cover your closing costs
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					The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) statement. This form, sometimes called a HUD 1
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					According to recent statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau, 75%
of multifamily investors are over the
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					Are you short that 20 percent down payment? Have you been in a job
less than five years? Is that
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					Systematic steps to help you buy your home
The home-buying process doesn't need to be scary. Our
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					Careful preparationand organization will make the move go 
smoothly. First take care of the detailsthat do
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