Buyer education has become one of my passions over the last several years. There are many first time home buyers in todays market and why not? It is a fabulous time to buy! Interest rates are still low, and you may even qualify for the $8K tax credit! Can you purchase?? Always ask questions and never make assumptions. Buying Real Estate is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your entire... [more]
Buyer education has become one of my passions over the last several years. There are many first time home buyers in todays market and why not? It is a fabulous time to buy! Interest rates are still low, and you may even qualify for the $8K tax credit!
Can you purchase?? Always ask questions and never make assumptions. Buying Real Estate is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your entire life and you should be comfortable with not only your purchase, but the entire buying process!
First and foremost, get pre-qualified before you start your search. Nothing is more disappointing to find your dream home only to find out that you cannot get financing! How much can you afford? You can back into a purchase price based on what monthly payments you can afford. Make sure to include common charges or maintenance and insurance costs as well.
Condo or Coop?? Good question! Understanding the differences is essential to being able to make a smart choice when purchasing. Buying into a coop is buying SHARES in a corporation, and the property taxes are bundled with the common charges in the maintenance. A condo, is a deeded property, and you are actually purchasing the apartment itself, walls and all!
For personal responses, send inquiries to nycrealestate@amycasey.com
Happy House Hunting!
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Response by columbiacounty
about 16 years ago
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w67...very funny.
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Response by JuiceMan
about 16 years ago
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Instead of amycasey you should have considered Pinata as a moniker
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Response by dwell
about 16 years ago
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real deep, amy. You must have a PhD in RE.
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Response by columbiacounty
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lets hear about your other passions besides buyer education.
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Response by dwell
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Amy'z other passions: trying no to be boring.
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Response by mimi
about 16 years ago
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Ooops, I guess Amy is a little lost...I wonder if she has any idea of what is she getting into. Probably her first time in SE. Where has she been? In her "Agent-centric" company, educating buyers. http://activerain.com/amycasey
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Response by anon3
about 16 years ago
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RE agents are all crooks duping idiots into buying overpriced junk they can't afford.
w67...very funny.
Instead of amycasey you should have considered Pinata as a moniker
real deep, amy. You must have a PhD in RE.
lets hear about your other passions besides buyer education.
Amy'z other passions: trying no to be boring.
Ooops, I guess Amy is a little lost...I wonder if she has any idea of what is she getting into. Probably her first time in SE. Where has she been? In her "Agent-centric" company, educating buyers. http://activerain.com/amycasey
RE agents are all crooks duping idiots into buying overpriced junk they can't afford.
Amy, are you single?