Reliable Tactics For When The Appraisal Is Low
February 25, 2020Few things in the home buying process are more frustrating than having your offer accepted, only to have the appraisal fall below your offer. But all is not lost!
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What A Great Time To Be A First Time Buyer!
February 25, 2020This past week, we are asked to assist a first-time homebuyer (Some of our favorite people!) with financing the loan on his first home. He needed a low down payment, so we suggested FHA financing. FHA requires only a 3 ½ % down payment, and allows loans up to $756,600.00.
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Analyze The Little Things Before You Fall In Love With A Home
February 21, 2020It’s easy to be wowed by a house. You’re anxious to discover your dream home and accomplish a big goal. You can’t wait to cook in the brand new kitchen or relax in the spa-style tub.
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Reverse Mortgage, Part 2: How to Get a Reverse Mortgage
February 17, 2020Qualification for a reverse mortgage is quite different then for a typical real estate loan. The most significant differences are that there is effectively no income or credit qualification required.
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Five Hidden Renovation Costs
February 17, 2020Renovations never seem to go as planned. There’s always a cost you didn’t anticipate, or a problem that didn’t reveal itself until the project was underway. Here are five common costs to look out for.
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Reverse Mortgages
February 11, 2020You may have heard a lot about reverse mortgages. You see older celebrities advertising them on TV, and you may have heard horror stories about them.
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Tips For A Better Closing Day
February 11, 2020Buying a home can be a long process. The last thing you want after all your time spent searching for homes and getting the best mortgage rate is to have everything go wrong on closing day. Here are five tips that’ll ensure it goes smoothly.
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Wow, time does fly, doesn’t it?
February 3, 2020The first month of 2020 is at an end (hopefully, you’re all heeding the warnings to use “2020” not “20” on all your checks and documents)
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A Little Extra Preparation Goes A Long Way Toward A Better Paint Job
February 3, 2020Painting is one of the most inexpensive ways to give your home a makeover. Whether it’s updating an old bathroom paint scheme or adding a bold accent wall, painting can totally transform a room.
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