It is exciting to purchase a house for the first time, but this is also a major financial decision. Therefore, potential homebuyers need to make sure they are prepared. What do potential homeowners need to know about purchasing a home for the first time? Learn more about this process below. Ask For Help From A Real Estate Agent First-time home buyers always need to ask for help from a real estate agent. A real estate agent can help someone identify potential issues with a home that might … [Read more...]
Buying Property As-Is: How To Protect Yourself Accordingly
If you are looking for a home, your agent may tell you that a home is being sold as-is. This means that there may be major defects with the home that the seller is not willing to repair before offloading the property. As a result, their problems may become your problems if you purchase that property. How can you protect yourself during the sale? Look At All Disclosures Even though disclosure laws can vary significantly from state to state, the homeowner may be required to disclose certain … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 11, 2021
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on public and private-sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. Non-Farm Payrolls: Jobs Growth Dips Sharply in September U.S. jobs growth dipped sharply in September according to the federal government’s Non-Farm Payrolls report. 194,000 public and private sector jobs were added and fell far short of the expected reading of 500,000 jobs added. 366,000 … [Read more...]
What Are The Requirements To Sell A Home Using An FHA Loan?
Before an owner can market a property to buyers that want to use a FHA loan, he will want to familiarize himself with the FHA's standards. FHA won't insure loans on just any property. While their standards aren't as stringent as they used to be, a home needs to be in relatively good condition to qualify for FHA financing. Location And Lot To qualify for FHA financing, the property has to be located on a road or easement that lets the owner freely enter and exit. The access also has to be paved … [Read more...]
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