Buyers Only

Buying a new home? Do you have questions about the buying process? Please look through our buyer's tips for answers to your questions by selecting from the links below.

Appraisals & Market Value
Can I find out the value of my home through the Internet?
How do you find out the value of a troubled property?
What are the standard ways of finding out what a house is valued at?
What is the difference between list price, sales price and appraised value?
What is the difference between market value and appraised value?
What is the return on new versus previously owned homes?
What standards do appraisers use to estimate value?
What's a house worth?


Escrow & Closing Costs

How can I save on closing costs?
What are closing costs?
Where do I get information about closing costs?
Who pays the closing costs?
Why do I need a title report?


Finding the Right Home
Do we dig deep and buy a dream home or settle for a starter home?
How do I get the real scoop on homes I am looking at?
How do you choose between buying and renting?
What are the pros and cons of adding on or buying new?
What do all of those real estate acronyms in the ads mean?


Home Inspections & Warranties
Do I need a home inspection?
How do I find a home inspector?
How do I find a home inspector?
What's a home inspection?


Home Insurance
What kind of home insurance should I get?

Lease Options
How do lease options work and what are the benefits?
What is a lease option?
Where do I get information on lease options?


Making an Offer
Are low-ball offers advisable?
Can you buy homes below market?
Do I need an attorney when I buy a house?
How do you find out the value of a troubled property?
Is a low offer a good idea?
What are some tips on negotiation?
What are the standard contingencies?
What contingencies should be put in an offer?
What is the difference between list and sales prices?
What is the difference between list price, sales price and appraised value?
Who gets the furnishings when a home is sold?
Whose obligation is it to disclose pertinent information about a property?


Property Taxes
Are property taxes deductible?
Are taxes on second homes deductible?
Do all loans require impound accounts?
How do property taxes work?
How is a home's value determined?
What is an impound account?
Where can I learn more about appealing my property taxes?


Top of Page

 

Quick Search
Search by Property Type:

Search by Price Range:



Jeanne Rizzotto - Owner/Developer
GRI1, e-Pro500
An Allen F. Hainge Cyberstar™
CENTURY 21
The Summit, Inc.
224 South Broadway
P. O. Box 834
Red Lodge, Montana 59068

Phone:
(800) 967-1986 or
(406) 446-1268
Fax:
(406) 446-1269
Cell: (406) 425-2003
E-Mail: jeanne@eredlodge.com

Author of "How To Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal (Montana Edition)"

Home | Red Lodge Info | Properties | Buyers | Sellers | More Info | Relocation Info | About | Newsletter | Lots of Fun | Contact
224 South Broadway P.O. Box 834 Red Lodge, Montana 59068     406-446-1268    1-800-967-1986