It’s possible that slightly higher interest rates could be offset by a program to help with your down payment. Both Maricopa and Pinal Counties offer fantastic Down Payment Assistance grants… the ‘grant’ part means you are never required to repay this money. It is essentially “Free” money. I know several lenders that are approved to… Read More
It’s amazing how much the price of Smart Home technology has dropped. Even security cameras are ridiculously affordable, and virtually everything can be controlled from your smartphone. Nice! Smart Home Home Buyer’s Frequently Asked Questions. Home Sellers Frequently Asked Questions.
Teachers budgeting the historical norm for housing will have an easier time finding a home in some parts of California than in Salt Lake City or Portland, Ore., according to new Zillow research. Homes are cheaper in the middle of the country, but wages are lower, too, and people who live there are accustomed to… Read More
Through my involvement with VAREP, Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, I’ve learned a lot about the VA Loan recently. For instance, were you aware that there is a VA Rehab loan option for property that needs a little TLC? Take a quick peek at the video below and call me if you need information… Read More
By Katie Penote Consumer confidence in the home buying and selling market bounced back from a recent dip, suggesting continued gradual improvement in housing activity. Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index™ (HPSI) increased to 83.8 in September, and The HPSI Good Time to Sell component increased 13 points on net due likely to a strong home… Read More
I recently read about Minnesota Dominoes Pizza driver Angela Nguyen on HuffPost’s website, and I can’t seem to get her out of my mind. Here’s why. Angela started a GoFundMe campaign for a delivery customer of hers, Lee Haase, who is living in camper with no heat, electricity or running water after a storm destroyed… Read More
I know you hear it all the time, see it on home listings and in advertising… “This one won’t last long”, it’s nearly as cliché in the Real Estate industry as “Location, Location, Location”. I almost always avoid the clichés but here I am using them both. Location, Location, Location This one won’t last long! <iframe… Read More
When buying a first home, most people are making one of the biggest purchases of their lives. Without home buying experience, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Get the facts on these common first-time home buying myths: Myth – It takes a 20 percent down payment to buy a home. Reality –… Read More
Home prices continued their rise across the country over the last 12 months, with the majority of late summer gains concentrated in the west, according to the recently released S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Year-over-Year The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, recorded a slightly higher year-over-year gain with a… Read More
Fire is considered a “peril” in the insurance industry. With the extensive menu of insurance options available to homeowners and renters, make sure that your policy covers fire damage as a peril, or you could have trouble getting the company to pay a claim. In addition to your living quarters, fire insurance policies can cover… Read More
