Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture provides home loans through participating lenders? A USDA loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the USDA. Some options also provide financial assistance to individuals, families, and businesses. This helps qualifying…
Purchasing a home requires a lot of paperwork. Not only do you need to complete the offer and contract, but you will also likely need to submit plenty of documentation to your lender as well. Here are a few ways…
Getting ready to sell your home? You may have a long list of projects that you want to tackle to get top dollar for your house. Staging your home can add expense but may be some of the biggest bang…
The housing market right now is hot, at least for sellers and landlords. It is extremely competitive for buyers and renters looking for a new home. If you are struggling to find housing in today’s market, here are a few…
If you are looking to buy a home in a rural area and don’t have a lot of money for a down payment, an FHA loan may be the perfect solution for you. What is the FHA Loan? The FHA…
If you are self-employed, there are a few extra considerations that you need to keep in mind if you have homeownership as a future goal. While the path may have a few extra steps, there are still plenty of ways…
With the housing market so hot over the past few years, many buyers are offering above the seller’s asking price. Why would they do that? What can a buyer gain by offering above asking price for a home? Lots of…
If you want to get more involved in a real estate career, you may have considered becoming a loan officer. For those who like to work with buyers to get into the perfect home, becoming a loan officer is a…
Spring is springing in many areas of the United States and with warmer temperatures come some extra chores and household jobs that will keep your home in great shape. Do a Deep Clean Spring is a great time to deep…
If you are a military member or Veteran considering buying a home, you have probably heard the term VA Loan tossed around by your real estate agent or lender. This mortgage option can help military members, their families, and Veterans…