$2,000 Discount for Military and Veteran Home Sellers I read a quote the other day that pretty much sums up the interesting but transitory life of the Military and their families. Beloved author of ‘Chronicles of Narnia’, C.S.Lewis was a great lover of adventure and the unexpected- a lifestyle Military members are well… Read More
VA Financing
Could You Own a Home? For Many Home Buyers FHA is the Way!
I might venture a guess that better than half of all home buyers, and a great majority of first-time buyers, choose an FHA mortgage. Home loans come in a variety of flavors but the FHA loan, insured by the Federal Housing Administration, offers benefits not found in most other options, not the least of which… Read More
VA Loans: What They Are and How They Work
By John Voket Most active-duty service members and veterans and some National Guard members and reservists can seek out home-related loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA home loan programs may be used to finance the purchase of homes, condominiums or manufactured homes, refinance an existing home loan, or install energy-saving improvements…. Read More
Agents and Appraisers Express Concern Over FHA Appraisal Policies
Agents and Appraisers Express Concern Over FHA Appraisal Policies– I’d be curious to hear what your experience has been. I am absolutely one of the people who has expressed misgivings about a recent FHA appraisal or three, including accuracy, inflexibility and the snail’s pace. I don’t exactly find any of this surprising, just disappointing and… Read More
Warm the heart of a hero with the Send a Soldier a Smile Program
Send a Soldier a Smile Lynda and Mike Wooten, whose son was an Army Medic, began a little endeavor, sending Christmas cards to soldiers deployed overseas. It’s turning into a full-time occupation including Valentines Day cards and Girl Scout cookies, and holiday remembrances throughout the year. But Lynda and Mike are not slowing down. Each… Read More