According to Realtytrac.com 87 percent of U.S. homes qualify for down payment help in one of 2,290 programs available. That’s 78 million homes and condos in 1,792 counties. Qualification is based on the maximum price requirements of the program and the estimated value of the properties. According to Rob Chrane, President and CEO of Down […]
How to Choose The Right Home
Searching for homes while it should be an exciting time often leaves buyers feeling overwhelmed or possibly even underwhelmed by the homes available in their price range. Most of us have eyes bigger than our wallets and want more than we can afford. If this is your first home it’s likely that you are not […]
Beat the Federal Rate Hike
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a home and need a motivator, how about this: Buy a home before the rate increase and get more home for your dollar. While many see the rate increase as a negative, especially consumers, it does provide some benefits. For those who have struggled getting approved […]
How To Choose a Real Estate Agent
You’ve put a lot of time and energy into making the decision to purchase a home, but don’t stop there! Selecting an agent to help you through the entire home buying process is as important as determining how much home you can afford and where you want to live. The best thing you can do […]
How To Prepare For Home Buying
Pre-Purchase Checklist Make no mistake about it, there’s a lot to consider when buying a home, especially when buying a home for the very first time. It’s natural to feel a lot of conflicting emotions; excitement, apprehension, fear, joy, and especially confusion. After all, this is a life-changing step you’re about to take and you […]
