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.
When people search for a home mortgage with little to no down payment, they often neglect some other important items in the home buying process. Here are some common mistakes that can be avoided with a little work.
The overall strong real estate market has seen major booms in the last few years. The increase in average prices have led to a change in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conventional loan limits, yet again. For the year 2024, the maximum loan limit amount allowed by either Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae for […]
A USDA loan is a great way to buy a house. The ability to borrow up to the home’s value at interest rates that are competitive with FHA and conventional loans makes this a great option for first-time home buyers. There are also new USDA income limits that make the USDA mortgage even better in […]
While the cash gift is not only allowed but encouraged by the Federal Housing Administration, there are rules to how the money can change hands and how it is all documented. If the steps are not followed it is very likely that the home loan will be rejected.
Along with St. Paul, Minneapolis is collectively called the Twin Cities. The metro area of the Twin Cities ranks at number 14 in terms of the overall population. Ranked as the most populous city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is also the county seat of Hennepin County. Population and Number of Homes According to a census from […]
You can choose from several different ways to make money while investing in real estate. Learn the 5 types of real estate investments below.
Getting the right items before you move to the new place will allow you to have a comfortable experience from day one.
