VA home loans are changing in 2020. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act removes the borrowing cap in 2020, which in 2019 is $484,350 in most areas and higher in almost 200 high-cost U.S. … [Read more...]
When and How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Most people choose to get a mortgage when buying a home. Over time, though, the interest expense with the mortgage causes homeowners to consider paying their home loan off early to save money. So … [Read more...]
Buy or Refinance a Home, Roll Renovation Costs into an FHA 203(k) Home Loan
An FHA 203(k) home loan is backed by the U.S. Federal Housing Administration and allows a borrower to take out a loan for two purposes; home improvements and home purchases, if the home will be the … [Read more...]
Pinellas County Florida Ranked #2 and #5 in the Luxury Market
A study from Realtor.com revealed that Pinellas County, Florida is the second-fastest-growing luxury market based on sales growth. The county is also the fifth fastest-growing luxury market based on … [Read more...]
Home Value Growth Slows While Remaining Strong
According to the Zillow Real Estate Market Report from data in July 2019, home value growth in the U.S. is strong but it's continuing to slow. The rate of annual home value appreciation decreased for … [Read more...]
Tampa, Florida Ranked Top City to Retire
Retirees are opting to live in or near sprawling cities that offer a wide range of medical services, amenities and entertainment options. Top retirement cities also create more social opportunities … [Read more...]
Freddie Mac’s HomeOne Mortgage: 3% Down, Fewer Restrictions
Finding the right mortgage product can be difficult, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. In fact, it’s easy to become disillusioned with the idea of buying a property, or thinking you’ll never be … [Read more...]
Florida Boasts 9 of the 10 U.S. Cities with the Most Vacation Homes
Florida is home to some of the world’s best vacation spots, so it’s not surprising that 9 of the 10 top cities for vacation homes are in Florida, according to Zillow. We all need an occasional … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Tips
For first-time homebuyers, applying for a mortgage can be one of the most intimidating and stressful things – even more stressful in many cases than finding a home to buy. However, the mortgage … [Read more...]
Buydown Mortgages May Become More Popular as Interest Rates Rise
According to a CNBC report published on January 7th, 2019, buydown mortgages may begin to increase as mortgage interest rates in the U.S. go up. Although it’s been an uncommon buying strategy over the … [Read more...]
