Home Value Estimator

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Pull your credit report and check your score.
  • Review your budget.
  • Get preapproved.
  • Beef up your down payment.
  • Get an agent.
  • Don’t skimp on an inspection.
  • Make a plan B (and C)
  • What’s my total budget? 
  • Is my financial house in order? 
  • What kind of mortgage should I get?
  • What are all the costs due at closing? 
  • What’s the history of the house? 
  • How much should I offer?
  • How can I make my offer stand out?

So, on average a homebuyer will spend 30-60 days shopping, 14-60 days from contract to close, and likely 14-45 days or so before your first mortgage payment is due. For some folks, the process can be extremely quick and take as little as 30 days total. For some, the shopping period alone can last months and months.

  • Research the area
  • Research the house
  • Do a walkthrough
  • Check utilities
  • Talk to neighbors
  • Get an inspection
  • Give yourself options
  • Secure Financing
  • Get an attorney
  • Finally, put an offer
  • Roof Condition
  • Signs of foundation damage
  • Potential for flooding
  • Mold, weathering & water damage
  • Insulation and energy effeciency
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Payment Calculator

Purchase price
Please enter here the amount you expect to pay for a home.
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Down payment
Down payment is cash that you pay upfront for your home.
0.0%
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Term in years
Number of years you have to pay.
years
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Interest rate (per year)
The percentage of interest that you will pay on your mortgage for a specific term.
%
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Property tax
Enter your property tax here if you know it.
per year
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Home insurance
Most lenders require home insurance. Enter its price here.
per year
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PMI
PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance which is usually required to pay if your Down payment less than 20%.
per month
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Your total monthly payment

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Principal & Interest
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Home insurance
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Property taxes
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