Before potential homeowners apply for a mortgage, they may ask themselves the all important variable, “How much home can I afford?” It’s always a good idea to ponder affordability in advance because it means you can look for houses that fall exactly within the your price range. Read More
It’s no secret that grants are available to help you purchase a home are available. In fact, homebuyers can get down payment assistance (DPA) in thousands of locations, which helps them save on money they’d otherwise need for down payments. Many of these programs are run by the state, county, or city governments, so DPA programs are different depending on where you live. Fortunately, most home buyers may be eligible for thousands of dollars in downpayment assistance if they meet the requirements. Read More
Conventional loans are considered the ‘garden variety’ of mortgage programs. And while the term ‘conventional loan’ is defined as any mortgage that isn’t guaranteed or insured by a government agency, conventional loans can be either “conforming” or “non-conforming”. Conforming loans are conventional programs that meet or ‘conform’ to guidelines set forth by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as well as the funding criteria for either Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Even though we’re well into a new year, it’s not too late to think about your situation and set new financial goals for the coming year. If you own a home, there are quite a few things you might consider doing to improve your situation. Read More
Recently, my family moved across the country. We moved from a house to an apartment. Our home was rather modest to begin with, so the move to the apartment represents downsizing by about 250 square feet. Read More
