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Fannie Mae changes!

So while Sharlene was getting the website updated, Fannie Mae made some nice changes!! These changes will help those with student loans or debts paid by other people – which...
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Money for closing – the big question

One of the biggest questions when buying a home is how much money do I need?  It will depend on your down payment and closing costs. For many, you may...
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Getting a mortgage for a rental property

Are you thinking about buying a rental property or maybe buying a new home for yourself and keeping your home as a rental? It happens frequently.  Sometimes a friend mentions...
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debt

Mortgages and student loans……….

Many homebuyers, especially first time homebuyers, are struggling with trying to buy a home and deal with student loan payments. There are many potential buyers that are putting off home...
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Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures… subject to HUD Guidelines 24CFR206.125

I recently encountered a couple different properties that were both being sold subject to HUD Guidelines 24CFR206.125. Huh? What does that mean?! The guidelines are stipulations for the sale of...
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Closing day – what happens?

The day you close on your new home is a big day!  We celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations – closings should be celebrated too! But it can also be a little...
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Why do you need title insurance?

When you buy a home why should you get title insurance? The quick easy answer is that your lender will require it.  Title insurance protects the lender from any title...
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USDA home loans

Are you looking to buy a home just outside the metro area? Depending on where you are looking, a USDA home loan may be a terrific opportunity for you.  They...
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