Recent Real Estate Blog | Financing PostsCredit and the First Time Homebuyerby Gillian Markson31 Jul 2006 08:29 PMSpring and summer are typically busy times of the year for buying homes. For the first time buyer, the prospect of getting out of the renting world and actually having a home is exciting but also a little overwhelming. Common Loan Typesby Gillian Markson29 Jul 2006 07:51 PMOne of the best things you can do when deciding to buy a home is understand your options for a mortgage loan. As you will discover in this article, each loan type is very different since people have different factors that come into play. Can I Afford a House?by Gillian Markson28 Jul 2006 07:50 PMThe biggest question people ask is whether they can afford to buy a house and if so, how much. The answer depends on a number of factors such as income, debt, credit rating, and more. If you are thinking about buying a new house, the first thing we recommend is that you set a budget. Ways to get a Down Payment Iby Gillian Markson25 Jul 2006 12:40 PMAs a part of buying a home, you have to come up with the down payment. This money is used when securing the loan, taking some of the risk off the lender. In addition, the down payment is deducted from the closing amount of the home. Ways to get a Down Payment IIby Gillian Markson25 Jul 2006 12:40 PMAs discussed in part one of ways for coming up with a down payment, if you are serious about buying a house, you have some great options to help you succeed. Buyer Financingby Gillian Markson24 Jul 2006 07:44 PMIf you have your home on the market to sell, you have a number of options, which include having the buyer become approved through a qualified lender, or financing the buyer yourself. ARM / FRM / Baloon Loansby Gillian Markson22 Jul 2006 07:38 PMWhen it comes time to secure a home loan, you will be overwhelmed with so many choices. However, the three primary options include an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), a Fixed Rate Mortgage (FRM), and a Balloon loan. Using Roommates When Buying a Houseby Gillian Markson20 Jul 2006 12:42 PMAlthough using a roommate for buying a home is not a traditional approach, it is something considered more and more by single people wanting to own a home but who need some assistance with the month mortgage. Choosing the Best Home Loanby Gillian Markson16 Jul 2006 12:50 PMWith so many mortgage loans currently on the market, trying to choose the one that best matches your needs can be difficult. Since buying a home is not only a huge financial investment but also an investment that will require your time and effort when it comes to upkeep. Home Financing with Fanny Maeby Gillian Markson15 Jul 2006 12:49 PMWhen thinking about buying a home, you have a number of home financing options. Recent Blog Comments crunch03 says... "In case you didn't already know, Extreme Makeover Home Edition did another accessible home on Oct 10th where they installed a walk-in tub." mvillena says... "Gillian is right about needing all the marketing you can get." |
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