Finding a Home that Is Right For You
They say it is a buyers market in real estate right now. If you are looking to buy a home, townhome, or condo now is the time to do it.
Trying to find something that has everything you want and is in your price range can be a bit tricky. How do you find the [...]
Home Buyer’s Checklist: Everything You Need to Know–but Forget to Ask–Before You Buy a Home
Home Buyer’s Checklist: Everything You Need to Know–but Forget to Ask–Before You Buy a Home is a step-by-step, guide that shows you exactly how to “precheck” a house before you make an offer. It is a list of things you will need to know/ask before buying a house. It is also [...]
Home loan rates and refinancing
Home loan interest rates vary from state to state, and depend on the credit rating of the borrower and the type of loan that is being sought. Anyone interested in financing for a home should do some research. Of course, the best rates will be available for the person whose credit rating is high. Loans [...]
Avoiding Problems with Home Owners Associations
The purpose of a home owners association is to keep up and manage the neighborhood including public parks, roads, and pools. If you live in a community with a homeowners association, you are obligated to pay dues – which can be anything from $100 to $10,000 a year, depending on the neighborhood [...]
Finding a Bargain Home
Now that foreclosures at a record high and the prices of homes are dropping, real estate investors have the perfect opporunity to find great deals on homes. If you’re looking to buy a home, now is the time to do it.
HomeGain can help you find homes for sale and real estate listings, [...]
7 Important Questions to Ask Before You Buy A Condo
Condos are ideal for retired couples because of their ideal space and low maintenance costs. But before you buy a condo, remember that there are important questions you should be asking before you sign on the dotted line.
1. What complaints has there been against the unit?
Review the minutes of the condos association board meetings [...]
Think Summer (a Warning)
If you’re just starting to think about securing a rental for the summer, it’s not too late
Thanks to the weakness of the dollar, staying close to home this summer is probably going to be more popular than jetting off to Europe — which means everyone you can think of will be competing for nearby rentals. [...]
Mortgage application volume plummets
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly application survey, mortgage application volume fell 22% during the week ending Feb. 15 as most interest rates rose.
The MBA’s mortgage application index fell to 822.8 for the week, from 1,063.5 during the previous week.
Refinance volume also dropped 27.9 percent during the week, while purchase volume fell 11.5 percent. [...]
Nine steps to buying a home
It might seem like the homebuying process is a bit complicated, but if you take things step-by-step, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home! …
Nine steps to buying a home
Figure out how much you can afford
Know your rights
Shop for a loan
Learn about homebuying programs
Shop for a home
Make an offer
Get a home [...]
Foreclosure Myths: 77 Secrets to Saving Thousands on Distressed Properties!
In Foreclosure Myths: 77 Secrets to Saving Thousands on Distressed Properties, Realtor Ralph Roberts and Certified Mortgage Consultant Chip Cummings expose the 77 myths that prevent would-be homeowners and real estate investors from pursuing from foreclosure investing.
You will learn how to distinguish the difference between good and bad deals. You will also learn [...]