If you are a first time home buyer then you may be eligible for an FHA loan. An FHA loan offers a wide range of benefits including lower down payment and more options to keep your interest rate low. Here are some frequently asked questions that first time homebuyers ask about FHA loans.
Closing on a new home can be a stressful process, we’ve prepared a list of 5 important things to check before you go to the closing table to sign the final documents and pick up the keys to your new home: Check that the title is clear Review all contingencies in your contract Go over […]
It’s an exciting time when you’re buying your first home. You’ve gotten pre-approved for a mortgage, have your down payment ready, and you are out checking out the homes that meet your needs. Of course, you have your set of criteria, and they will be for a home that meets today’s needs, though maybe you […]
It all starts with the best intentions. You have a list of all the things you want in a new home, as well as a budget that you’re going to stick to. Almost invariably, however, home buyers fall into the same trap. They tour a home that meets those original parameters, but it’s slightly above […]
There are numerous financing options available to home buyers today. Some provide you with the ability to put as little as one to two percent down, and some even provide you with 100 percent financing. While there are low and no down payment options available, some may be required to make a larger down payment. […]
A notary public is one of those professions you might rarely think about until you need one. And every now and then, you do. A notary public is an individual recognized by the state as an impartial witness to the signing of documents, attesting to their authenticity and verifying the identities of those signing. Notarization […]
Buying a home for the first time is exciting, maybe a little scary, but still a big part of the American Dream. There is plenty of helpful information out there about what to think about and what to do when buying your first home. Much of it has to do with making the right choices […]
There are many people who want to make the big decision to buy a home but haven’t begun their search because of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting everyone across the globe. There could be financial issues holding you back or fear of coming in contact with someone that may have Coronavirus while out shopping for a […]
When you first start searching for a new home, you’ll likely start by browsing homes for sale online. These days, technology allows you to have quite a bit of information at your fingertips. You can literally shop for a home from your couch. Eventually, however, most homebuyers use the services of a buyer’s agent, a […]
At first blush, the year 2000 doesn’t feel that long ago. Now, in 2020, it’s still only about a fifth of the way into a new century, and plenty of people can vividly remember when that century turned. Still, 2000 was two decades ago. It was before 9/11and before the foreclosure crisis. The Grammy award winner […]