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How to find the best realtor? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 23

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on Tuesday, 23 August 2011
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Types of income that are not allowed for a mortgage? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 20

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on Monday, 08 August 2011
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How often do mortgage rates change? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 19

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on Friday, 05 August 2011
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What happens after you get a good faith estimate? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 18

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on Thursday, 04 August 2011
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What to ask your lender when getting a mortgage for your home? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 17

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on Wednesday, 03 August 2011
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The pros and cons of fixed vs arm mortgages - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 16

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on Friday, 29 July 2011
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How the current US debt ceiling issue may effect the mortgage industry - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 15

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on Thursday, 28 July 2011
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Using gift money when getting a home loan - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 14

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on Wednesday, 27 July 2011
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What problems can you run into with lender financing? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 13

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on Monday, 25 July 2011
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What to do on the day of your house offer? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 12

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on Thursday, 21 July 2011
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Where to find the right contractors for repairs? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 11

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on Wednesday, 20 July 2011
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What repairs will deny your financing when buying a home? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 10

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on Tuesday, 19 July 2011
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What repairs will deny your bank financing when purchasing a home? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 9

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on Monday, 18 July 2011
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Do tax sales really exist for pennies on the dollar? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 8

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on Thursday, 14 July 2011
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What to expect with buying a short sale? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 7

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on Wednesday, 13 July 2011
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How to approach sheriff sales? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 6

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on Tuesday, 12 July 2011
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How to get foreclosure deals that the media talks about? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 5

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on Monday, 11 July 2011
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Top 5 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

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on Sunday, 10 July 2011
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first_time_home_buyersAccording to the National Association of Realtors, first-time home buyers consisted of 39 percent of all home buyers in 2010. Without first-time home buyers, a chain reaction would occur in which sellers would not be able to sell their houses and in turn not allow them to buy another house and so on and so on.

Many Realtors and economists feel that first-time home buyers have a major influence on the current real estate market trends. These buyers, though eager and anxious to jump into buying a home, have little knowledge of how and why to buy a house. This makes them extremely vulnerable when it comes to buying a house properly and can lead into a potentially harmful situation.

Here are the top 5 mistakes first-time home buyers make when buying a home.

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What you should offer on a property you are purchasing? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 4

Posted by Matthew Boreen
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on Thursday, 07 July 2011
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How many houses to view when looking at homes? - 60 Second or Less Real Estate Tips - Episode 3

Posted by Matthew Boreen
Matthew Boreen
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on Thursday, 07 July 2011
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