Mortgage loans made by the Federal Housing Administration can be a huge help to homebuyers without a large down payment. FHA loans require down payments of as little as 3.5%. Traditional loans often require 20%. Yet FHA mortgages come with some strings at
Dec 04, 2019 | Government Loans FHA Loans
Once you’ve put an offer on a home, the excitement sets in and you can’t wait to close. But there are some important things that need to take place before that day, namely a home inspection. You cannot see all a home’s issues from a walk
Nov 27, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Mortgage Advice
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Nov 21, 2019 | Happy Thanksgiving Safe Travels
Refinancing is a word thrown around in the mortgage world and can be a very useful tool for homeowners. But there are plenty of misconceptions about what a mortgage refinance is and what it entails. By understanding the four most common myths about refina
Nov 13, 2019 | Refinancing a Home
Forgoing an Agent Some homebuyers think they can navigate the buying waters alone, but as complex as the real estate market is today, that strategy is risky. One of your first steps should be to find a trusted real estate professional who will represen
Nov 06, 2019 | Purchasing a Home
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Oct 30, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Government Loans VA Loans