What fall slowdown? In several markets across the country, the real estate market is showing anything but the common seasonal slowdown. In reality, a new report released last week from the National Association of REALTORS® shows just the opposite. What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real ... » Learn More about What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real Estate Market
2017
Sober homes Feds updated guidance
The Justice Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released updated guidance on the application of the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) to state and local land use and zoning laws regarding sober homes. According to Justice and HUD, the guidance was designed to help state ... » Learn More about Sober homes Feds updated guidance
238 down payment assistance programs Available in Florida
The amount of U.S. down payment assistance programs decreased 3 % from the previous quarter, according to Down Payment Resource's Third Quarter 2016 Home ownership Program Index (HPI). However, of the nation's 2,392 programs, almost 88% actually have available funds for eligible home-buyers, an ... » Learn More about 238 down payment assistance programs Available in Florida
Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election
Interest rates surged following the election of Donald Trump last Tuesday. The common 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.95% last week, up from 3.77% the week prior, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election Because of this, mortgage ... » Learn More about Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election
4 Items that will Assure You Obtain a Mortgage
There are actually four things mortgage lenders look at when deciding whether to grant you financing, and having a balance of each will score you better terms and make this process go smoother. Take a look. 4 Items that will Assure You Obtain a Mortgage 1. Steady Income A consistent income ... » Learn More about 4 Items that will Assure You Obtain a Mortgage