Due to the popularity of the FHA program, Fannie Mae has felt the pinch of competition. In order to serve more people, Fannie May introduced the My Community Mortgage program. This program has been retired and was replaced with the HomeReady® program. The HomeReady® mortgage makes it possible for people with low to moderate-income to […]
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.
Has less than perfect credit left you in the dark? Let us shine some light on your options! We have a variety of programs tailored for borrowers that have a less-than perfect credit history. Many potential home buyers come to us after they have been turned down elsewhere, and often by numerous lenders. The primary […]
Move-up buyers in the market for a different home and/or neighborhood, consider the points in the following article, and make the most of your new move!
Buffalo Grove is one of the many Chicago suburbs. Classified as a village, Buffalo Grove is located across two counties, Lake and Cook. Buffalo Creek runs through the village, deriving its name from the bison that were commonly seen by Potawatomi Native American tribe. The bison also frequented the grove near the creek, lending the […]
Along the shore of Lake Michigan, and north of Chicago, lies the town of Northbrook. The town receives its name from the Chicago River’s Northern branch that cuts through the town. Northbrook is a part of the wealthier suburbs of Chicago that are collectively called North Shore. Population and Number of Homes The most recent […]
This collection of moving hacks is designed to make your moving day a smooth experience and help you avoid some of the biggest pitfalls along the way.
Getting the right items before you move to the new place will allow you to have a comfortable experience from day one.
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 […]
