Money issues often stand in the way of home-ownership. Market research by rental service Apartment List discovered that 80% of millennial renters want to purchase a home, but the majority say they are unable to afford to. What you may not realize is that many first-time home buyer programs and ... » Learn More about 9 grants and services which will help obtain a first home
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Are 5,000-Square-Foot Homes Too Large?
The share of new homes which are 5,000 square feet or larger is dropping. It’s now at its lowest point since 2012, throughout the Great Recession. The percentage has dropped from 3.9% in 2015 to 3.1% in 2016. In absolute terms, that’s 28,000 units reduced to 24,000, respectively, in accordance with ... » Learn More about Are 5,000-Square-Foot Homes Too Large?
90% of US Counties Will Receive FHA Loan Limit Boost
Loan limits are going to be rising in 2018 for loans guaranteed by the FHA. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Thursday that it was boosting limits for those loans in more than 3,000 counties. This provides FHA loans consistent with those of Fannie Mae and Freddie ... » Learn More about 90% of US Counties Will Receive FHA Loan Limit Boost
Have to have flood insurance? Procedure could actually become challenging
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is scheduled to expire Friday night if Congress doesn't act, a lapse which may roil real estate markets and inject uncertainty into the lives of homeowners in flood-prone areas. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are eyeing a short lived, two-week extension of ... » Learn More about Have to have flood insurance? Procedure could actually become challenging
Featured Home 1544 FEATHER GRASS LOOP, LUTZ, FL 33558
Today's featured home is in Lutz Florida. This home is perfect for any size family in the highly sought after community of Long Lake Ranch. The Newbury II plan features a first floor master bedroom and a rear covered lanai for lazy afternoons. The open-concept kitchen with spacious counter-tops ... » Learn More about Featured Home 1544 FEATHER GRASS LOOP, LUTZ, FL 33558