The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) does more than offer ways for people to buy a home. They have another program designed to allow homeowners to get a lower interest rate, and hopefully a lower payment, without going through all the normal work associated with a refinance. The program is called the FHA Streamline Refinance and […]
We take a look at the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal, clearing up some common misunderstandings about these two important stages in the buying process
The VA home loan is one of the best ways for a qualifying veteran, service member, or surviving spouse of a service member to purchase a home. The fact that they can buy a home without a down payment is great alone, but when you combine the other benefits such as low-interest rates and no […]
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% […]
Many people reach a place in their life where they are ready to improve on their quality of living. This could mean investing in real estate as a way of improving their monthly cash flow or it could simply mean buying a nice vacation home at the lake, in the mountains, or on the beach. For people who wish to convert their primary home to a rental property there are a few rules and guidelines to follow.
An escrow account can be a great benefit to new homeowners that are trying to get their financial plans in order and establish some good money habits.
Buying a home requires a bit of preparation. If you meet the following conditions then you should be ready to purchase your first home this Fall!
Saving for a down payment can hold you back from purchasing a home. But with the Illinois FHA program, you can purchase a home with as little as 3.5 percent down, making saving for the down payment a little easier. You might have money saved in your checking or savings accounts, but family members can also […]
We look at how you can tell if it’s a buyer or seller market you are dealing with, and more importantly, what you need to do to buy or sell a home.
We look at the best questions to ask before making an offer so that you can be more confident in your choice.
