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Buyers should first check their FICO (Fair Isaac Corp) credit scores to be certain a mortgage can be obtained at the best possible interest rate. The best spot we have found to check credit is http://www.myfico.com/ Last we checked the cost was $49.95 to review credit reports from the three national credit bureaus, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. By checking credit at all three bureaus, there is time to correct any errors before applying for a mortgage. You can obtain free credit reports from all three major companies at http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ or call 1-877-332-8228. However, those reports don't include FICO scores, which all major mortgage lenders now use. Any FICO score above 700 nearly assures you will get the lowest mortgage interst rate. Armed with your credit reports and FICO scores, the next step is to shop for written mortgage preapproval.
When you find a home a Purchase Contract Document will be the instrument of conveyence. A sample copy is provide in a PDF file format so you can become familiar with the document before you have to use it with the offer on your next house.
A must read document called the Buyers Advisory is provided by the Arizona Association of Real Estate
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New-Efficient Air Conditioner: Congress has passed a new 13 SEER standard that becomes effective in January of 2006 and will have a positive impact on the consumer. What is the SEER 13 issue?
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