Real estate is an adventurous business. People are all fundamentally different and therefore, their living spaces or specific needs for a home will match this diversity. What happens, then, when a home being sold is cosmetically ugly, or even in disgustingly bad shape? This is where Leif Swanson comes in. Leif is part of the Realty […]
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Homes for the Retired
If you are coming up on retirement, you have lots of planning to do for the best years of your life. Though the process can be tedious, it’s also fun to think about what lies ahead. One of your primary questions will be if you want to continue to live where you currently reside. Many […]
Read MoreForeclosure is NOT Your Last Option
Some people with mortgages these days find themselves a victim of the current economy and unable to pay their loans. Sometimes, they can even be underwater on their loans to the point where a refinance doesn’t help. As of April 3rd of 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said that the unemployment rate was at […]
Read MoreCelebration, Florida: The Disney PUD with a Bad Rap
There are many people who likely haven’t heard of Celebration, Florida. There are some who know it as “the town that Disney built,” with hidden Mickey Mouse logos in the power lines and a night time view of the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks every night. Then, there are the myriad of articles online when you Google […]
Read MoreThings You May Not Know About the FHA Home Loan
The FHA home loan from the Federal Housing Administration is one of the most readily available federal home loans in America. Civilians living anywhere in the country have access to the program, versus having to be military affiliated for the VA home loan, or being in a rural (sometimes suburban) community for the USDA home […]
Read MoreFICO versus VantageScore
It’s the question that makes some consumers nervous. “What is your credit score?” Some do not know their credit score. Some wish it were better. Many do not know there is a specific score you need to know in order to qualify for a home loan. The main credit scoring system people will be familiar […]
Read MoreThe Simplified Guide to Government Home Loans
Buying a home, especially when a loan is involved, can be difficult but it dosen’t have to be a tough process. There are great government loan options available at low, or no, down payments, along with low interest rates and other benefits. In fact, there are so many advantages of government home loans, they are […]
Read MoreHow Many Boxes???
When you’re moving, the immediate biggest stress isn’t usually how much a new place is going to cost, your surrounding neighborhood, or how weird your neighbor might be. It’s the process of moving itself. When you move, your primary mode of survival is thinking about boxes. One of the truest rants there ever has been […]
Read MoreIn Depth: USDA Home Loans
When you think of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), your primary assumption might be that their only role is inspecting your food. Did you know that they also administer home loans, and sometimes even grants? –USDA loan basics –Interest rate/payment timeline –Amount limit/down payment requirement –Eligible properties –Can I rent to others? –USDA […]
Read MoreWhat is a 203(k) FHA Home Improvement Loan Anyway?
Whether you live in your home now or if you are a first time home buyer and you have found your dream home,the FHA home improvement loan can help provide money for repairs. If you’ve encountered a very expensive problem, this program gives you cash back to fix issues. Common reasons borrowers apply for the […]
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