Jun 01
Buying a fixer-upper? Purchase and renovate all in one loan! Get a Renovation loan! For the house that’s almost perfect, we have the perfect solution: A Renovation loan. Renovation Financing allows you to buy a house and fix it up using one loan with one monthly payment. You pick the contractor and finance improvement costs. …
May 31
The Top Landscaping Trends for 2018 Native plants, outdoor yoga spaces, and charging stations are among the hottest landscaping trends growing in consumer demand for 2018, according to a new report released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Landscape architects were asked to rate the popularity of several residential outdoor design elements. Landscape architects …
May 30
Single-Family Rental Giant Hit With Class-Action Suit Invitation Homes is being accused of excessive and illegal late fees charged to tenants who fall behind on their rent, according to a class-action lawsuit. In the suit, plaintiffs claim the single-family rental giant charges a late fee of $95 even when rent is only an hour …
May 29
Are There New Homes on Sale? Home buyers who seek something brand new may be able to score a deal. Although real estate prices have been on the rise generally, there are exceptions. The cost of buying new-construction has fallen to its lowest point in the last 12 months, realtor.com® reports. The median price of a …
May 25
Outside Remodeling Projects Pay Off Tackling a project to spruce up a property’s outside may be a wise investment for both residential and commercial property owners, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ and National Association of Landscape Professionals’ 2018 Remodeling Report: Outdoor Features. The outdoors doesn’t require a major overhaul to see a strong return …
May 24
The Best Housing Markets for Home Flippers House flipping activity surged to an 11-year high this year, with more than 207,000 homes flipped, according to ATTOM Data Solutions, a real estate data firm. But the key is knowing where to be and when. “The sweet spot for successful home flipping is finding the neighborhoods just …
May 23
Time to move up to a larger home? It can be possible with a VA jumbo loan. Is it time you and your family had more space but you’re concerned a larger home may be out of reach? Good news. If you have equity in your current house, you may be able to afford a …
May 22
Pros and Cons of Bypassing an Appraisal Since mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced last year special rules for when a property does not need a traditional in-person appraisal, only about 5 percent of Fannie’s 1.2 million home mortgages—or 60,000—have qualified, The Washington Post reports. Freddie estimates that, eventually, no-appraisal mortgages will …
May 18
States Where Owners Are Likely to Move Nevada has the highest share of homeowners who are likely to move, according to a new report released by ATTOM Data Solutions. Homeowners in Delaware, Florida, Colorado, and Virginia rounded out the top five places where homeowners are showing the greatest likelihood of moving. ATTOM Data Solutions, a …
May 17
Use Blog Comments to Boost Your Web Traffic One of the most overlooked and underrated ways to promote your blog or website is within the comment section of other websites and blogs, writes Jayson DeMers, an online marketing and SEO expert for business owners, in a column for Forbes.com. Posting comments may actually be a …
May 16
VA Loan Limits Maximum loan limits have increased in select counties. VA loan limits have changed. This may impact you if you have been pre-approved for a loan amount that exceeds the VA maximum loan limits. This update is effective for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2018 through December 31st …
May 15
Best Tip to First-Time Buyers: Act Fast A shortage of homes for sale and rising home prices are making it challenging for first-time buyers, in particular, this spring. For those who want to land a home, real estate professionals are urging them to move fast. The price of an existing home in March was …
