First-time home buyers who dip their newbie toes in the mortgage waters might soon find out there's a lot more to know than originally thought. It is a brand-new world with lots of new terms, people, … [Read more...] about Florida First Time Home Buyers – Six Month Plan
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100 USDA Home Financing Available in Florida
USDA still provides 100% financing home loans in many parts of Florida. Many homebuyers are surprised to learn exactly what locations are still considered rural eligible. There are even select … [Read more...] about 100 USDA Home Financing Available in Florida
The Evolution of FHA Loans
Today's FHA loan is by far the most popular mortgage for first-time buyers. Why? There are multiple reasons but one of them is the low down payment required. The down payment for an FHA mortgage is … [Read more...] about The Evolution of FHA Loans
How to Get Home Seller to Pay Your Closing Costs
When buyers think about how much money they’ll need to purchase a home, much of the attention is placed upon the down payment. After all, it’s typically the largest amount of funds needed but there … [Read more...] about How to Get Home Seller to Pay Your Closing Costs
USDA Loans: You Might Be Surprised Where You Can Use Them
The United States Department of Agriculture, or the USDA, has a loan program designed to help those who wish to purchase property located in a rural area. Conventional loans such as those underwritten … [Read more...] about USDA Loans: You Might Be Surprised Where You Can Use Them
100% USDA Mortgages For California Teachers
Many California teachers purchasing homes are generally always first time home buyers. And like most first time home buyers, down payment is often the main issue when purchasing a home. Most first … [Read more...] about 100% USDA Mortgages For California Teachers
Ready to Purchase Home? Here’s How to Know
Surely you've heard that buying a home is the largest financial decision you'll ever make. And for most of us, that's certainly true. Sometimes that very phrase can keep people on the homebuying … [Read more...] about Ready to Purchase Home? Here’s How to Know
4 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
Want to improve the value of your home? Maybe you’re thinking of selling or maybe you’re looking at refinancing your existing home and tapping into some of that equity? Whether you’re selling or just … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
USDA Rural Housing Income Limit Increase 2020
*Please find the newly updated 2024 USDA income limits here.USDA Rural Housing announced the annual household income limits for the Single Family Housing 502 Guaranteed Loan Program were recently … [Read more...] about USDA Rural Housing Income Limit Increase 2020
USDA Eligible & Approved Housing Map Changes
Florida home buyers utilizing the USDA Rural Housing program should take note of new changes coming to the approved, eligible housing map. USDA loans offer qualified home buyers 100% mortgage … [Read more...] about USDA Eligible & Approved Housing Map Changes