If you’re like millions of other taxpayers, you’ll receive a tax refund at tax time. A refund makes doing your taxes more fun, right? But once you receive the refund, what do you do with it? A spending spree sounds fun, as does taking a dream vacation, but what if you...
Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loan – What is it and How Does it Work?
Have you ever wanted to buy a fixer-upper that had great potential but was in terrible shape? Were you forced to pass it up because you didn’t have the cash to fix it up, and most mortgage programs wouldn’t approve a home in its current condition? Perhaps, you’ve...
How to Pick the Right Real Estate Agent
Picking the right real estate agent is just as important as finding the right home. With the right help, you may find the perfect home faster, get the best price, and have a more seamless process. So how do you pick the right real estate agent? It’s a lot like...
Six Satisfyingly Simple Steps for Loan Pre-Qualification
You need a loan pre-qualification if you want the home buying process to be easy. In today’s seller’s market, buyers have to do everything possible to set themselves above the rest. Without a pre-qualification the chances of a seller choosing you over others are slim....
Finding a Home and Making an Offer – What to Expect
Finding the right home takes time. If you prepare ahead of time and know exactly what to look for, though, it can speed the process up. But, finding a home is only the beginning. Next, you must make an offer – an offer that the seller accepts. It’s a process, but if...
What to Expect after your Offer is Accepted
Finding the perfect home is quite the project, but it’s just the start. You still have to get the sellers to accept your offer. You’ll likely go back and forth with the seller a few times before you agree on both sides. Once accepted, the process goes fast! Knowing...