Buying your First Home?

There’s  nothing   quite like the thrill of Buying a Home…and knowing that you got the best possible Home Loan makes it even sweeter.  I am right here for you, and I will walk with you side by side through the entire process every step of the way.  

Is home remodeling worth the investment?

More Renovations are not Necessarily Better. Before you begin any major projects, it’s important to assess your home’s value and the neighborhood it’s in. Determine what it will be the approximate return on the investment (ROI) based on the current market value or how long you plan on staying in the house. Be sure thatContinueContinue reading “Is home remodeling worth the investment?”

House Price Index Up 0.3 Percent in January

U.S. house prices rose in January, up 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) monthly House Price Index (HPI). The previously reported 0.8 percent change in December was revised downward to a 0.7 percent change. The FHFA HPI is calculated using home salesContinueContinue reading “House Price Index Up 0.3 Percent in January”

New Mortgage guidelines in effect since December 1st !

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac launched their new mortgage guidelines that went into effect last December 1st, now requiring a much lower down payment. From the previous 5% to 3% in what lenders hope will be a good kick start from a sluggish housing market that we have seen lately. Now the brain trust at WalletHubContinueContinue reading “New Mortgage guidelines in effect since December 1st !”

How much down payment do you really need to buy a house?

Saving for a down payment is an important step in becoming financially prepared for homeownership, and there are options and opportunities for financing a home purchase that will allow the borrower to come with little or No Down Payment. For most first-time home buyers, coming up with funds for a down payment is the biggest obstacle toContinueContinue reading “How much down payment do you really need to buy a house?”