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Real Estate 101

Although unrelated to Boston History, the primary theme of this web site, included here is a group of pages relating to buying a home. This author has compiled highlights of personal experiences in buying a home, and thought it would be beneficial to others to publish this information. The following may be useful to potential first time home buyers (always seek professional financial and/or legal advice of course, this is not, and should not be considered financial and/or legal advice).

The Boston Real Estate Market can be considered active to say the least. It's one of the most expensive markets in the nation, but many banks and financial institutions have special programs available due to the high prices.

Searching For A Home

• Home Location
• Home Condition
• Condominium Associations
• Purchase and Sale Agreement

Financial Considerations

• General Mortgage Information
• Credit Score
• Financial Ratios
• Personal Debt
• Money Movement
• Full Cost of Ownership

Pre-Mortgage Documents

• Sample Document Set
• Asset & Debt Account Listing
• Expense Statement
• Balance Sheet

Finding a Lender

• Broker vs. Direct Lender
• Fixed vs. Variable Rate
• Closing Costs

Resources

• Real Estate Glossary