If you are considering, or are already in the process of, buying a new
primary residence, vacation home, condominium or land, it is highly
recommended that you take the time to learn more about the process. A good
resource for this education is a licensed Realtor®.
To help you get started, Jay has assembled a comprehensive buyer's handbook
that you can download below. This document includes the following 34
helpful articles:
- 8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
- Budget Basics Work Sheet
- 8 Ways to Improve Your Credit
- 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
- Your Property Wish List
- Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
- Tips on Buying in a Tight Market
- The Pros and Cons of Condos 9
- 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?
- Reasons to Own Your Own Home
- 5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
- 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
- 10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying
- How High Tech Is Your Home?
- Hidden Home Defects to Watch For
- 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
- 10 Things a Lender Needs From You
- 6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
- 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 35
Download Jay's Buyer's Handbook
in Adobe
Acrobat (.pdf) format
