If you don’t have the savings to pay a large down payment or a great credit score when buying a home, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan can help. It can make it easier to get approved for a loan with lower down payments. You can buy a home with as little as 3.5 percent […]
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 […]
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.
A short drive to the south of Minneapolis is the city of Burnsville situated in Dakota County. Lying on the banks of the Minnesota River, Burnsville is a suburb of the twin cities Minneapolis & St Paul. Population and Number of Homes The census of 2010 lists the population of Burnsville as slightly more than […]
List of 21 of the most important preventative DIY home maintenance tasks to give you some help in taking care of your property.
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% […]
On the banks of Zumbro River in Minnesota is Olmsted County’s county seat, the city of Rochester. Rochester is the largest city in Minnesota behind the Twin Cities metro area. Population and Number of Homes The recent census from 2010 shows that Rochester has 106,760 citizens. There were over 45,000 housing units making the density […]
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!
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.
