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1. Get
pre-approved.
One of the biggest
mistakes first-time homebuyers make is shopping for a home without being
pre-approved
for a mortgage. Pre-approval is the very cation of the “borrower’s information
and documentation to determine exactly how much it would be willing to lend to
that borrower.”
The necessary documents include your credit report, bank statements, federal
tax returns, and W-2 forms. Pre-approval is crucial in allowing agents and sellers
to recognize you as a qualified buyer, determined to make an offer.
The very cation of the “borrower’s information and documentation to determine
exactly how much it would be willing to lend to that borrower.”
With pre-approval,
you know your budget, where to look, and you will be ready to make the offer
when you and the right home for you.
2. Find
the right agent.
It is important to
understand what a REALTOR® brings to the home-buying process. Agents are the
experts of their neighborhoods. They have access to market “pocket listings.”
They will guide you through the negotiation process and become your advocate in
the market “pocket listings.” They will guide you through the negotiation
process and become your advocate in the transaction process. Your agent is the
liaison between you and the seller.
Realtor.com is great
resources for ending quality agents. Remember to ask for at least three
references.
3. Get
a home inspection.
It will remove
uncertainty about the condition of a home, saving you time and money in
negotiation with the seller. A typical home inspection includes major home
systems, such as plumbing, electrical, and heating. The inspector begins with
the roof and makes their way to the foundation of the home. Radon and water
tests may be included. A home inspection can range from $300-500. Be sure to
hire a quali end and experienced home inspector. Consider well-stablished
companies, such as BPG Inspections, whose inspectors are ASHI-certify end and
undergo thorough background checks.
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Calendar
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begins
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3/20: Spring Begins
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Your
Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist
Pull out those
cleaning supplies and get rid of those winter blues. Make sure you are ready
for the new season with our ultimate spring cleaning checklist!
1. The Kitchen. Keep your food fresh
by keeping your refrigerator clean. Take stock of your cabinets and cupboards.
Keep only your best snacks, utensils, and pots.
2. The Bathroom. Remember to scrub the
toilet inside and out. Target the grout in the tub. Throw away old medication,
beauty products, and cleaning products.
3. The Bedroom. Your comforter,
blankets, and pillows need your attention. Do not forget the curtains and
blinds.
4. The Living Room. Maintain your
furniture’s appearance, reduce pathogens, and eliminate dirt build-up by
cleaning your furniture regularly.
5. The Laundry Room. Give your washer and
dryer a good cleaning to reduce lint build-up and prevent hazardous situations.
6. The Home Office. Throw away trash,
organize, and improve aesthetics for more productivity.
This is not intended
as a solicitation if your property is currently listed with another agent.
These materials contain information and articles obtained from third parties.
FNHW does not endorse the recommendations of any third party nor guarantee the
information provided is complete or correct.
Zucchini
Ribbon Salad with Pecorino Romano
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Grated zest of lemon,
about 1 tablespoon
3 tablespoons nely
chopped oil-cured black olives
1/4 teaspoon dried
crushed red pepper like aleppo or ancho
2 pounds medium
zucchini, about 5 cups when shaved
1 cup Pecorino Romano
cheese, shaved into long furls
1/4 cup almonds
coarsely chopped A drizzle of honey
Directions
1. To
make the dressing, place the olive
oil in a small bowl
and whisk in the lemon juice, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the lemon
zest, black olives and red pepper, and set aside.
2. Using a vegetable
peeler or mandoline, carefully slice zucchini into long, thin, ribbon-like
furls. When ready to serve, toss the zucchini in a large bowl with the dressing
to lightly coat. Gently fold in the Pecorino Romano.
Turn out onto a large
platter. Gently toss with the dressing to coat. Top with the almonds and a light
drizzle of honey and serve.
