When it comes to mortgages, one size does NOT fit all. So, even though you may already feel overwhelmed with everything else involved in buying a home, you still need to research and shop in order to decide which loan is right for you. You will need to consider your unique financial situation and needs, … Continued
The Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage is intended to assist home buyers in purchasing a home that needs work, often first-time home buyers. Basically, this kind of mortgage allows a home buyer to bundle the costs of buying with the remodeling/renovation expenses and make only a single monthly mortgage payment. These mortgages were also created, according … Continued
You want to sell your local Moreno Valley CA home and you want to do so quickly. Right? Perhaps you have another commitment with the money or you need to move. Whatever the case is, you need to sell your home quickly in Moreno Valley and move on. Unfortunately, homeowners who need to sell their … Continued
Many people think achieving the American dream (home ownership) is far beyond their reach because they just can’t come up with enough cash for a down payment. But home ownership is still possible because there are other options – even zero down payment options. Yes, traditional, conventional mortgages require a hefty down payment, sometimes as … Continued
Traditionally, spring has been the best time to sell a house, but that may be changing. MLS data shows that in several areas the number of sold listings have increased from June to September over the past few years. Beyond that, there are several sound, common-sense reasons to list your house during the summer. Let’s … Continued
In a nutshell, FHA Loans are designed to assist low- to moderate-income borrowers and home buyers. Issued by FHA-approved lenders, these loans are backed and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), so they pose less risk to lenders. Typically, then, FHA Loans require lower down payments and lower credit scores than conventional mortgages. Still, … Continued
Traditionally, spring has been the best time to sell a house, but that may be changing. MLS data shows that in several areas the number of sold listings have increased from June to September over the past few years. Beyond that, there are several sound, common-sense reasons to list your house during the summer. Let’s … Continued
Everyone hopes for a quick sale when they list their property, especially when they’ve put a lot of money into upgrades and improvements. But a sale doesn’t necessarily follow from listing – it takes some knowledge and effort. You have to do some things to attract buyers to the listing. Although there is no way … Continued
Open houses should resemble (at least a little) a job interview or the house’s audition. But the reality is that most of the time they are boring at best. Potential buyers show up, look around for a little, feign some interest, and then duck out as soon as they can. And often the only reason … Continued
Traditionally in most markets, spring is the best time to list and sell a house, with fall coming in a close second. Summer has a few selling challenges that other seasons don’t have: kids are out of school, people are on vacation, and summer activities keep a lot of people busy. So selling during the … Continued
