Real Estate Blog — VA Loans, New Construction, and Selling in the Charlotte, NC Metro
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The builder's agent works for the builder
The friendly agent in the model home is not on your side — they represent the builder. Here's what that costs new-construction buyers, and how to protect yourself.
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Do you really need 20% down to buy in Charlotte?
No — the 20% down rule is the most expensive myth in home buying. Here are the real low- and no-down-payment paths for Charlotte-area buyers, and the tradeoffs.
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What the VA appraisal actually checks (and what it doesn't)
The VA appraisal is not a home inspection, and confusing the two costs buyers real money. Here's what the appraiser is looking at, and what you still need to hire out yourself.
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