Look over these steps to prepare your home for an appraisal and help the appraiser view your property in a more favorable light.
31
Jul
2019
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11
Jul
2019
The VA mortgage has some wonderful benefits along with a few obstacles that borrowers need to understand. Learn the pros and cons of the VA loan and make a good, educated decision about your home purchase.
19
Jun
2019
The FHA 203k loan is a good way to buy a home and also get the extra money that can be used for renovations, repairs or both. There are good points and bad points to the loan and all of these should be considered before making a decision to purchase a property.
23
May
2019
The title seems misleading, right? Every mortgage lender goes to great lengths to explain to real estate agents and borrowers how mortgage insurance is necessary, how to calculate the amounts and when the mortgage insurance will likely fall off the mortgage. However, how does PMI benefit the actual home buyer?
15
Apr
2019
Rather than provide their kids or grandkids with a check as a down payment on a home, some people choose to offer a gift of equity on an existing home.
21
Mar
2019
The following will compare an FHA loan vs Conventional mortgage, not to show that one is better than the other, but to highlight the strengths of each mortgage.
12
Mar
2019
When using a mortgage lender, the purchase of a home will always require an appraisal. However, the Veterans Administration goes an extra step with their loans by providing a home appraiser to determine if the property meets VA minimum property requirements.
04
Oct
2018
Real estate agents and mortgage lenders all agree that a home inspection is a good idea for a new purchase. Check out these home inspection tips for buyers!
26
Jul
2018
In every area around the country, there are homes that sit for sale longer than most of the competition. For a homeowner, this can be frustrating but in some cases even expensive if the home prices are on an upward climb or the interest rates are changing. Fortunately, there are some things that you can […]
19
Apr
2018
Learn how to purchase a fixer-upper and totally remodel it! With a little insight and some negotiation skills, it is possible to find that diamond in the rough.
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