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FHA Minimum Property Standards and Requirements
Understanding these FHA minimum property requirements will help home buyers and sellers through the appraisal process and not be alarmed.
2024 Minnesota FHA Loan Limits
If the idea of buying a property with only 3.5 percent for a down payment is appealing, an FHA loan could be for you. But before you buy your Minnesota property using an FHA home loan, there are a few things you need to know as a homebuyer. You can take advantage of a 3.5% […]
FHA Mortgage Insurance
If you use an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan to buy your home, you will have to pay mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) exist to protect lenders when FHA borrowers default on a loan. While home buyers like FHA loans, thanks to their more flexible requirements, the idea of mortgage insurance is an unwelcome extra […]
Summer Curb Appeal Tips: Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary
Summer curb appeal tips broken down by US regions including Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and Northwest. Plus tips from 14 professionals!
How to get Certified as a VA Builder
All properties designated as new, proposed, or under construction must have a valid builder identification number on file with the VA. If you are not yet approved, you will need to complete the following 3 documents to get a VA builder ID number.
Refinance Mortgage
Homeowners often get a ton of information from various sources about refinancing. Because there are many types of refinances it can be a bit confusing when trying to compare the different loans. This article will serve as a basic guide to explain a refinance mortgage and why a person would consider this financial move. Basics […]
Getting Your Home Ready for a Spring Sale
In order to help you get ready for the spring market, we have compiled various tips and checklists to get your home (or your client’s) in top shape. Our suggestions and actionable advice covers a range of topics.
FHA Reverse Mortgage Loans
With the Baby Boomer generation getting older, many people who have lived at the same home for 20+ years are realizing a very important fact; you can’t eat equity. People who have spent years maintaining and updating their homes are in a position where they have a large amount of equity in their property. But […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask a Realtor When Selling Your House
When selling your home, it’s important to have a reliable real estate agent by your side. We will examine the key questions to ask a real estate agent when selling your home.