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The Vocabulary of Buying a Home

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021

ARM. PMI. APR. HOA.  Home buying has its own vocabulary with acronyms and terms you aren’t likely to hear in everyday conversation. If you are buying your first home, not knowing the lingo can be nerve-wracking. To help you crack the code, we’ve put together a list of the terms you will hear the most. Adjustable-rate Mortgage (ARM) – This is a mortgage optio ...

Featured Builder: Adams Homes

Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2021

Buying a new home shouldn’t be complicated. That’s the philosophy of one of our newest builders —Adams Homes. It’s a philosophy that has made the company one of the largest privately held homebuilders in the nation and one of the few that delivers value and a high-level of satisfaction with their homes. Keep It Simple Adams starts by keeping it simple. R ...

What Exactly Are Closing Costs?

Posted on Monday, February 8, 2021

Whether you are buying your first home or your third, you’ve probably heard of closing costs. But what are they exactly? How much will you need to pay? Is there a way to reduce that amount? Don’t worry, here’s a quick tutorial on everything you need to know about closing costs. What are Closing Costs? There are a number of costs and fees required to finali ...

Start the New Year with This Lake Ridge Home

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Think a budget-friendly home in Vanbrooke is a dream? It isn’t. Lake Ridge Builders has a beautiful home ready to move into at 5206 Windy Plantation Drive. It’s sophisticated, well equipped and the perfect home for 2021. Warm up by the cast-iron fireplace, relax in the spacious primary bedroom or serve up a gourmet dinner in the formal dining room. See it today be ...

Do You Really Need 20 Percent Down?

Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Conventional wisdom says that prospective homebuyers need to put 20 percent down on the purchase of a new home. That isn’t necessarily true. It is possible to buy a new home with a much lower — or in some cases — no down payment. How? We’ve put together a primer to help you through the intricacies of down payments and home loans. What is a Down Payment? ...