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GUÍA PASO A PASO PARA COMPRAR UNA CASA

Así que estás pensando en comprar tu primera casa. Tu propio hogar (y tu propia hipoteca). Tu propio espacio: ese sitio que convertirás en tu lugar en el mundo. Es un gran cambio, tanto en sentido literal como figurado. Para comprar una casa, se necesitan mucho dinero y mucho tiempo. El viaje no siempre es fácil. No siempre es intuitivo. Pero cuando recibes las llaves de tu nuevo hogar, querido lector,...

7 Great Reasons to Own A Home

Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had long-term, stable growth in value and served as a good hedge against inflation. Census data shows the median price of a home jumped from $172,900 in Q4 2000 to $417,700 in Q4 2023. That's greater than 6% appreciation per year on average. Equity. Money paid for rent is money that you’ll never see again, but paying your mortgage month over month and...

What to Know About Credit Scores

A credit score above 620 is generally considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. An individual's credit score typically ranges from 300 to 850 with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. Buyers may qualify for an FHA loan(link is external) with a score of 500–580, depending on the size of their down payment. The following factors affect your score: Your payment...

What to Know About the Appraisal Process

Residential property appraisals are conducted by licensed residential or certified residential appraisers to help the lender ensure the purchase price is in line with the property’s value. An appraisal may or may not require an in-person visit. Appraisers also conduct "desktop appraisals" on homes that don't require an on-site inspection, and hybrid appraisals, in which on-site information is gathered by...

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