Financing

FHA mortgage insurance changes coming

After May 31st, FHA mortgage insurance will be a permanent part of your FHA loan.  If you are buying a home with FHA financing and you get a case number...
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A Guide to Understanding a Residential Appraisal

If you are purchasing a home, part of the financing process is obtaining an appraisal. Buyers sometimes confuse this with an inspection, which is different. An inspection is an opinion...
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What is the best mortgage for you?

When you are thinking about buying a home, how do you know what is the best mortgage for you?  Sometimes lenders just tell you to do a conventional or FHA...
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Helping you buy a home in today’s market!

With homes selling as fast as they are listed, how do you make your offer the best?  One of the biggest problems my buyers are having right now is finding...
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HARP 2.0 extended through 2015

FHFA just announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been extended through 2015.  This program allows those with conventional mortgages that are under water to refinance and it...
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Can you buy a home if you have a loan modification?

There are many people that contacted their lender to see if they could lower their payment on their current mortgage.  Some of those refinanced their existing loans, others did a...
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Homebuying tips

The housing market is moving fast and some homebuyers are getting lost!  I have had several clients get a little frustrated over the last couple months as homes are flying...
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What are seller paid closing costs?

Buyers and sellers alike are often confused by 'seller paid closing costs'… what are they, exactly? First, let's look at what closing costs are in general. Both buyer and seller...
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