VA loans are a great loan option for those who have served our country. These loans backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, provide an affordable way for many military families to own their own home – and a way to say thank you for your service!
Read MoreOnce we officially purchased the Cavendish Cottage, the next step was to determine the scope of the project and have contractors bid on the work. When you borrow hard money you will have to create a draw schedule showing the work that needs to be done and the approximate cost. But this is a very rough estimate and usually created after only seeing the home one time.
Read MoreHomebuyers seem to be in a rush right now. Interest rates had been rising for the past few months. They just increased a lot recently. Because of this, I'm noticing a lot of panic buying in order to "beat the rates" before they begin increasing again. And while interest rates are an important factor in the decision to buy a home… They are not the ONLY factor.
Read MoreIf you’ve been thinking about selling your home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then this 12-week Love Selling Your Home series is a must for you.
Read MoreDid you know that you can borrow money to buy a home from yourself if you have a 401k plan?
Getting a 401k loan is one way to get additional money toward a down payment. It’s a lump sum of money that is already yours -- not the bank’s, not mom and dad’s, and not anyone else’s!
Read MoreSelling your home can be overwhelming at times. No matter what is going on in the current market, you still want to play it smart, get the most money possible with the least amount of hassle.
Look no further and check out today’s article,6 Little-Known Strategies That Help Get Your Home Sold For The Most Money Possible.
Read MoreWith a little elbow grease in just the right places, you’ll get your home looking its best when you list it. Here is a quick and easy guide to get your home ready for buyers so that it shines both inside and out.
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting a mortgage, it’s easy to focus on the interest rate. But, if you only focus on the interest rate, you might be missing some “hidden” fees that makes getting that interest rate more expensive.
That sounds counterproductive but it isn’t. Several factors will help create the best mortgage and interest rate available to each of us.
Read MoreDo you worry about PMI payments since you’re not able to put 20% down on your new home?
You’re not alone! Many buyer don’t have cash for a large downpayment, especially first timers or if you are buying and selling a home at a the same time. Without 20% down, private mortgage insurance (PMI) is how you buy a home.
Read MoreMaybe you’ve seen a home that you love but it was more fixer-upper than move-in-ready. Dated kitchen, not enough bathrooms or no open floor plan -- but it had a location you just love.
Don’t cross it off your list! Whether you envision a big renovation or something on a smaller scare, there is a way to finance it.
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