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
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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
Stops To Consider this Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday - the Saturday after Thanksgiving - was created by American Express in 2010 to raise awareness of the impact of small businesses on communities. The event grows each and every year. In 2015, shoppers spent $16.2 billion on Small Business Saturday, an improvement of 14% from ... » Learn More about Stops To Consider this Small Business Saturday
Approaches for Designing the Ideal Guest Room
The holiday season is coming - is your home ready for overnight guests? Follow these suggestions to create the perfect guest room for friends and family. Approaches for Designing the Ideal Guest Room 1. Offer reading material A pile of the latest magazines or even a shelf of various ... » Learn More about Approaches for Designing the Ideal Guest Room