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 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...]
Getting Your Mortgage Application Approved As A Self-Employed, First-Time Homebuyer
A significant number of people are self-employed, which means they might be relying on this income to apply for a mortgage. It is true that people who are self-employed may face additional challenges when trying to get approved for a home loan when compared to someone with traditional W2 income, these are obstacles that can be overcome. With the right qualifications and documentation, even first-time homebuyers who are self-employed should be able to qualify for the home loan they need. Lenders … [Read more...]
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