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Arkansas Homeowners Need to Be on Guard Against Contractor Scams
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board is warning homeowners not to fall for roofing repair scams initiated by what they call “storm chasers.” After damaging storms pass through an area, these individuals scope out neighborhoods looking for homes with damaged roofs.
When It’s Time to Move, Should You Buy or Sell First?
Buying your first home is typically pretty straight forward. Find a REALTOR®, secure financing, scope out homes, make an offer, and sign the papers. But when it’s time to move on from that first home, the process gets a bit more complicated. Should you sell your first home before you buy your next one?
When And How To Hire A Real Estate Assistant
Have you always wanted to say, “I’ll have my person call your person?” Hiring a real estate agent assistant might make you feel like a big shot – finally, someone to do the detail work! But the reality is that hiring a real estate assistant is more about growing your business than your ego.
FHA ARM Loans: What You Need To Know
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) can make a lot of sense for many people. You can generally get a lower rate than you could with comparable fixed-rate loans. Additionally, if you plan on moving before the end of the initial fixed-rate period of the loan, you may never deal with an adjustment.
You Inherited a Mortgage – What Do You Do?
The death of a loved one is an incredibly difficult time. Not only are you emotionally drained, but after the funeral, you have the added anxiety of sorting through legal documents, financial information, and the last will and testament of the deceased. You want to make sure you take care of any financial loose ends, and that can turn into an overwhelming task.
Should You Refinance Into an ARM?
As in many areas of life, people often prefer certainty when it comes to their mortgage payment. For this reason, the idea of going with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is often dismissed out of hand. However, there are certainly reasons to consider it, particularly if you’re refinancing to save money. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of an ARM refinance, but let’s start with the basics.
‘Good Cause Eviction’ bill: Rent control wolf in sheeps clothing?
A double whammy could be coming out of Albany that could negatively impact both renters and housing providers alike, both in the city itself and across New York State.
Tight Madison city council vote approves zoning changes
Looking for any way possible to tackle the city’s affordable housing dilemma, Madison City Council approved changes to their zoning rules by the slimmest of margins in June, which should make it easier to build more houses in the city.
How To Pay Your Mortgage: We Answer Your Questions
With so much to think about when you’re applying for a mortgage, it’s hard to give even a second’s thought to how you actually make those monthly payments once you begin your repayment of the loan.
Florida Property Insurance Rates Soar: Why it’s Happening
It’s been said that two things in life are certain – death and taxes. But in Florida, skyrocketing insurance rates may need to be added to the list. Homeowners across the state are watching helplessly as their rates soar.
When It’s Time to Move, Should You Buy or Sell First?
Buying your first home is typically pretty straight forward. Find a REALTOR®, secure financing, scope out homes, make an offer, and sign the papers. But when it’s time to move on from that first home, the process gets a bit more complicated. Should you sell your first home before you buy your next one?
When And How To Hire A Real Estate Assistant
Have you always wanted to say, “I’ll have my person call your person?” Hiring a real estate agent assistant might make you feel like a big shot – finally, someone to do the detail work! But the reality is that hiring a real estate assistant is more about growing your business than your ego.
FHA ARM Loans: What You Need To Know
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) can make a lot of sense for many people. You can generally get a lower rate than you could with comparable fixed-rate loans. Additionally, if you plan on moving before the end of the initial fixed-rate period of the loan, you may never deal with an adjustment.
You Inherited a Mortgage – What Do You Do?
The death of a loved one is an incredibly difficult time. Not only are you emotionally drained, but after the funeral, you have the added anxiety of sorting through legal documents, financial information, and the last will and testament of the deceased. You want to make sure you take care of any financial loose ends, and that can turn into an overwhelming task.
Should You Refinance Into an ARM?
As in many areas of life, people often prefer certainty when it comes to their mortgage payment. For this reason, the idea of going with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is often dismissed out of hand. However, there are certainly reasons to consider it, particularly if you’re refinancing to save money. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of an ARM refinance, but let’s start with the basics.
‘Good Cause Eviction’ bill: Rent control wolf in sheeps clothing?
A double whammy could be coming out of Albany that could negatively impact both renters and housing providers alike, both in the city itself and across New York State.
Tight Madison city council vote approves zoning changes
Looking for any way possible to tackle the city’s affordable housing dilemma, Madison City Council approved changes to their zoning rules by the slimmest of margins in June, which should make it easier to build more houses in the city.
How To Pay Your Mortgage: We Answer Your Questions
With so much to think about when you’re applying for a mortgage, it’s hard to give even a second’s thought to how you actually make those monthly payments once you begin your repayment of the loan.
Florida Property Insurance Rates Soar: Why it’s Happening
It’s been said that two things in life are certain – death and taxes. But in Florida, skyrocketing insurance rates may need to be added to the list. Homeowners across the state are watching helplessly as their rates soar.
Asset Stmts + Income Verification – Mortgage Application Process
In order to get preapproved for a mortgage, your mortgage lender will need to verify your income and asset information to determine how much home you can afford and the interest rate you’ll pay on the loan.
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