Looking to buy your first home; how do you start? Your best first step is to contact ChoiceOne Bank and get preapproved for your home loan. You’ll need to know how much house you can afford to begin your house hunting. Once you know what price range you are in, then you’ll need to find a REALTOR®. Especially for first-time buyers, a REALTOR® makes for a better experience because they will know the housing market. In a competitive market, this will be your next best step as your REALTOR® will keep you informed about the homes for sale and negotiate your desires.
Time to Upgrade: Using a HELOC for Home Improvement
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a great way to finance your home improvement projects. If you have equity built up in your home, consider tapping it with a home equity line of credit for home improvement.
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Nearby Shopping Centers and Hospitals Impact Property Values
As do coffee shops!
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What to look for when considering building or buying an existing new home
Topics: Mortgage
Buying a house, especially your first one, can be very confusing, even intimidating. At ChoiceOne Bank we strive to do our best to make the process clear and understandable. We recognize that the language used and terms included in your purchase agreement can be a challenge.
“It doesn’t matter what you put on the menu as long as the cookies are served,” and that was the beginning of the transition from caterer to baker.
