FHA Home Loan Limits: Facts You Should Know In 2020
February 02, 2020
What kind of loan do you need in the new year? Are you interested in an FHA One-Time Close construction loan to build on your own land? An FHA purchase loan for existing construction? You’ll need to know a bit about home loan limits and how they affect your transaction.The FHA and HUD announced higher loan guaranty ...
All Things Real Estate: Paying mortgage only way to keep house from foreclosure
February 01, 2020
By: Tim Joneshttps://www.dailyrepublic.com/projects/home-seller/all-things-real-estate-paying-mortgage-only-way-to-keep-house-from-foreclosure/Q: I went to a wealth seminar that, in part, talked about how to protect your property from foreclosure. One of the things the speaker stressed was the need to file a homestead on your property. They said you can stop a foreclosure by filing a homestead on your house. I’m currently several months ...
NFL Cribs: Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Call Home?
February 01, 2020
By Erik Gunther | Jan 28, 2020Getty Images; realtor.comFive decades after their last appearance in the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs are back. Fueled by thrilling 24-year-old quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the team has reinvigorated its long-suffering fan base.No, it's not as if the Chiefs have been complete rubbish over the past 50 years. They've ...
How to Assess a Home's Neighborhood
January 24, 2020
While you can’t control what happens outside your home, these are ways to assess the value of a home’s neighborhood – and whether it’s right for you:AESTHETICSLooks aren’t everything, but they do say a lot about a neighborhood. An attractive neighborhood shows people care about it. And that great curb appeal can be helpful down ...
Simple Tips to Winterize your Home!
January 22, 2020
Window Insulation FilmIt may not be the most fashionable tip, but window insulation film can keep up to 70% of heat from leaking out of the windows. You won't mind the appearance when you're toasty warm in your house!Draft GuardsIn a drafty room, heat escapes under the door. When winterizing your house, place draft guards by ...
January is the New April
January 21, 2020
Article taken from CNBC on LinkedinThe severe shortage of homes for sale is upending the sales calendar for the whole housing market. Spring has historically been the busiest buying season, but as competition for homes heats up across the country, January is the new April. Spring starts now.The numbers are telling. From 2015 through 2018, the peak month ...
Home Remodeling Projects
January 21, 2020
Get the most bang for your buck when remodeling your house! These five projects have the highest return! https://www.houselogic.com/save-money-add-value/add-value-to-your-home/home-remodeling-projects-with-long-term-roi/?site_ref=mosaic...
Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality in 2020
January 20, 2020
Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality in 2020In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. led and inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to think about our own dreams, goals, ...
Top Tips to Lower Your Insurance Premiums
January 20, 2020
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Home insurance for your Charlotte NC home - expensive but necessaryIt is exciting to own a new home, but in the process of acquiring it, many homeowners forget the additional costs that go with it - home insurance.Home insurance is pricey, but it is something you cannot do without. ...
Trends for investors in 2020
January 20, 2020
Buy? Sell? Hold? 2020 will be an especially challenging time for investors because the economy is slowing, trade wars could drastically affect specific localities, and some of the hottest real estate markets are already cooling down. Here are some trends that might investors will see in this year along the MS Gulf Coast.Greater Concentration of DemandThe US economy ...
5 Moments Home Sellers Know Too Well
January 20, 2020
Whether this will be your first time selling a home or your tenth, the home selling process can be a challenge. You want to sell quickly and for the most money, so you will be doing absolutely everything you can to spruce up your home and make it as inviting as possible. But not every experience during the home ...
TENNESSEE PROPERTY NEWLY LISTED
January 19, 2020
HUD OWNED 3 BEDROOM HOME $96,000436 Penny Ln, Sparta, TN MLS #195720 County Cape Cod design, with a covered front porch. The front porch extends the length of the house, and with views of open fields. Bring your rockers and porch swings, this outdoor room will ...
What is PMI?
January 17, 2020
When you’re ready to buy a house, you’ll need to make a payment during the onset of the purchase, known as a down payment. Your down payment will be a percentage of the entire loan; this percentage varies and can be anywhere from 3.5% to 20%. When you make a down payment, you are taking ...
How to Find the Best Mortgage Rates
January 16, 2020
Mortgage rates can change daily, and can vary widely depending on the borrower's personal situation. The difference can mean tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Here are some tactics to help you find the best mortgage rate for your new home loan.Shop AroundYou may be tempted to just use the lender who ...
2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast
January 15, 2020
We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business ...
Thinking of turning real estate into an Airbnb?
January 15, 2020
Airbnb's have become a big hit among travelers and property owners. If you're thinking of using a property as an Airbnb, here are some things to consider: You must be responsive to requests/reservations and concerns while you have a visitor.Do your best to maintain a high rating. The more people that stay with you, ...
Your Guide to Home Appraisal
January 15, 2020
You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that?The home appraisal is essentially a value assessment of the home and ...
Instant Offers and creating your own instant sale by Sandra C Brown
January 15, 2020
One of the recent rages is the instant offer. In these cases the buyer tells you a price and you sell quickly. But what have you left on the table. Could you get a lot more by going through a regular sale. Is really that much faster? Is it really that easy....
New year, new trends!
January 14, 2020
2020 is expected to bring in interested buyers for the New Year as experts suggest that a market crash should not be a current worry. Home prices will slowly continue to rise as well as homeowner’s equity which is beneficial for homeowners not interested in selling currently, or for those hoping to get the biggest bang for their ...
Why It's Still So Hard to Fix Credit Report Errors
January 14, 2020
You can successfully dispute mistakes, but it may take time and effort Fixing errors in credit reports remains one of the biggest hassles consumers face. Yet while the problem has been well known for years, ...
Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?
January 14, 2020
The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory in two years. The report explains:“Last ...
5 Design Trends to Watch in 2020
January 13, 2020
Design will be all about simple, comfortable living in the new year. Consumers are looking to refresh their living spaces in a way that will both inspire and delight in 2020.Some traditional spaces are being re-imagined. In my market of Atlanta, for example, many formal living rooms and dining rooms are being transformed into office spaces and sitting ...
North Carolina Down Payment
January 13, 2020
At the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, we have assisted thousands of North Carolinians in purchasing homes. We offer an array of financing options to make buying a new home affordable. Our products include the NC Home Advantage Mortgage™, which offers down payment assistance up to 5 percent of the loan amount for first-time and move-up buyers.The Agency ...
Top 4 Tips for Saving for Retirement (From Actual Real Estate Agents)
January 13, 2020
By Yazir PhelpsSaving for retirement can be tricky, especially for real estate agents whose income varies month-to-month and year-to-year. Remember, it’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. We asked agents across the country to share their retirement tips for real estate agents. Here are just some of the tips they provided.1. Take classes.Knowledge ...
Home Improvements In The Winter
January 13, 2020
Winter is a good time for home improvements inside your home. With temperatures lowering and in some areas, winter storms abounding, you may have an abundance of time to tackle some or all of these.Install Programmable ThermostatTechnology has greatly influenced home appliances in recent years, especially when it comes to programmable thermostats. This project lets homeowners customize the ...
