Getting a mortgage just keeps getting tougher, and many homebuyers are getting rejected for loans they could easily afford. The issue: Tighter standards from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government entities that back mortgages made by banks. A quarter of all mortgage loan applicants get denied for loans, according to the Federal Reserve. Many […]
Home Inspections on a Foreclosure
Inspections of foreclosed homes present a particular challenge. Often, there is no source of water, no source of electricity, and no source of heat or air-conditioning. These conditions inhibit a full and comprehensive inspection of the home. Of course, the primary aspect of the home inspection is still the verification of the structural integrity. Typically, […]
Closing on Your Mortgage
If you’re in the process of buying a home for the first time, you’re probably wondering about what you can do to help make the mortgage closing process smoother. To do this, it’s important to understand your role as well as your mortgage lender’s role is in the home-buying process. Your Mortgage Company’s Role Your […]
Owning Versus Renting a Home
Owning versus renting is both a financial decision and an individual one. Arguably, renting provides more flexibility and freedom, the freedom to move when one wishes (depending upon lease terms of course) and where one wishes. As a renter, one has little or no real responsibility for repairs, maintenance, and other costly and time-consuming aspects […]
Home Inspections: Never Buy Without One
As soon as you have found a home and are ready to make an offer, you have to make sure the property does not involve structural and mechanical repair problems. Usually, home buyers can use a home inspection to secure interests and deals attributed to a home purchase. Sometimes, smart buyers make use of a […]
High Gas Prices Changing Buyer Decisions
The rise in gas prices is influencing buyer decisions as they shop for a new home, causing more buyers to make short commutes and home offices a top priority, according to a recent survey of more than 1,000 real estate professionals about buyer trends. Seventy-five percent of the real estate professionals surveyed say the spike […]
Real Estate News – June 2011
In this Issue:* Warning Signs To Watch For In a Home 6 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster Housing Crisis: A Sign The Worst Is Over (Your comments are welcome at the bottom of our newsletter) Warning Signs To Look For In a Home Buying a home is a very emotional process, but if […]
Where To Find Foreclosures
In depressed markets, finding foreclosures is fairly easy; just drive around in neighborhoods and look for the signs hanging from the doors. The recent housing market has made it extremely easy lately to find foreclosed houses to invest in. Advertised in the paper, on street signs and even word of mouth, houses have been popping […]
Buying Your First Home – Tips to Consider
Buying your first home should be a wonderful experience. It’s such an important milestone in a person’s life that it just seems like everything should go smoothly. Unfortunately, that is not how it always happens. There are several things you should do in order to prepare for the ups and downs of buying your first […]
Buying Real Estate Without Breaking Your Budget
With the help of your real estate agent – and these tips – you can become a savvy home buyer without breaking your budget. 1. Get pre-approved for your home loan: This means, fill out a loan application and go through the process of securing financing. When you’re ready to seriously evaluate real estate, you’ll […]
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