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FHA Down payment assistance ending soon!

Aug. 27, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
As of October 1st, 2008, the FHA Ameridream down payment assistance program is going away. What are you other options? Can you still get 100% financing?

What is a rehab loan and how does it work?

Aug. 22, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
An FHA 203K Rehabilitation and Home Improvement loan is a way to get in to a home that may require some updates, upgrades and/or repairs.

Negotiating an offer on a home

Aug. 13, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Negotiation an offer in today's market. There are no hard and fast rules.

Why are some loan programs better than others?

Aug. 6, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
There are so many different loan programs to choose from. This post is about fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages, and interest only mortgages.

Tax credit for first time homebuyers?

Jul. 31, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Does the new Housing Recover Economic Act of 2008 provide a Tax Credit for first time homebuyers?

So you have a contract on buying a house...what now?

Jun. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
So you have a contract on a house! What now? What are steps that are involved after I've got a negotiated and agreed-upon contract on a house? What do I need to do next?

How much of a down payment do I need to buy a house?

Jun. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How much money is needed for a down payment on my new home? The amount needed depends on the programs the buyer qualifies for, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio.

Homebuying checklist

Jun. 12, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
As a first time home-buyer, trying to understand the entire process can be overwhelming.

Gauging Value in Real Estate

May. 22, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Gauging the value of real estate, of buying a home in today's market can be daunting, especially with the stories contradicting each other from day-to-day, but value is not just in the price.

How do tax liens or tax deed sales work?

Apr. 15, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Tax deeds or tax lien sales can be a way to acquire real estate. Is it a good idea to buy real estate in a tax lien or tax deed auction? How does a tax lien auction work? How does a tax deed auction work?

Short Sales, Foreclosures, good real estate deals?

Apr. 7, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How does a foreclosure work, and is it a way to get a good real estate deal?

Should I get a home inspection?

Mar. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Getting a home inspection or not, that is the question. Getting a home inspection when buying a home. Getting a home inspection when selling a home. Florida

Are there programs for first time home buyers?

Mar. 17, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
first time home buyer programs, Bond money, SHIP Funds, Rural Housing, lender, Realtor, Okaloosa County, FL, Walton County, FL, down payment, closing costs, loan programs, real estate, income limits

Should I wait to buy real estate?

Mar. 3, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Should I wait to buy real estate? We may not all have a crystal ball to tell us when the best time to buy or sell real estate is, but many factors help us determine when the best time for us is.

Florida Homestead Exemption filing deadline

Feb. 27, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Homestead exemption in Florida increases to $50,000 on homes worth at least $75,000.

How do I know if it's better to buy a house now or rent?

Feb. 14, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
When is it better to rent a house, when is it better to buy? Many times when you only plan on staying someplace for a short amount of time, it is better to rent, but for helping to build long-term wealth, buying a house is the way to go.

How to use a Real Estate Sales Professional also known as a Realtor

Jan. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
The home-buying process can be overwhelming, especially for the first time home buyer, and figuring out how to use the services of a realtor
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