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...]
Seven Major Types of Mortgages You Should Understand
The purchasing of real estate can be one of the largest financial decisions one makes. Knowing the options and different types of mortgage loans can help a home buyer feel confident about purchasing. … [Read more...]
Sweat Equity Mortgage: Pay Mortgage Down Payment and Closing Costs with Sweat Equity
In the United States, many homes are aging out of usefulness, providing opportunities for homebuyers to purchase them at a low price and invest their sweat equity to remodel the home. To help these … [Read more...]
203(K) and HomeStyle Renovation Mortgages: Buy and Renovate a Home with One Mortgage
Many homebuyers like to purchase a fixer-upper and rehab it themselves, resulting in getting a lower price for the home and immediately building equity. Fortunately, there are multiple options for a … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyer Grants in Florida
In many U.S. states, grants are available to help people buy a primary home. For first-time homebuyers, there are even more options. These grants assist buyers in covering some of the costs associated … [Read more...]
Florida and New York Metros Top Zillow’s Buyer-Friendly Markets
On February 26th, Zillow published a press release featuring highlights from their latest Buyer-Seller Index (BSI). This index gives significant insights into current and changing housing market … [Read more...]
Housing Inventory Trend Favors Buyers in 2019
On February 14th, 2019, Zillow released data on the U.S. housing inventory trends for January of 2019. Their report shows that market conditions may begin to favor buyers over sellers this … [Read more...]
Tampa Ranked Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers
A Zillow report published on March 19th, 2019, detailed homebuying conditions around the country for first-time buyers, including naming the best and worst markets. The report again shows that Tampa, … [Read more...]
