Buyers

Nicole Lahti of United Lending in Austin Texas came up with a great list of sources for your down-payment. I'm happy to share her list with you! LoriVia Nicole Lahti, Austin Texas Mortgage (United Lending):As you've probably already heard, the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has ... Continue Reading » about 10 Ways to Get a Down Payment

Helping Home Buyers Decide if Now is the Time to Purchase a Home The $8,000 stimulus credit for first-time home buyers alone is NOT reason enough to purchase a home. It IS a good time to consider purchasing a home if Your job is secure You can pay equal or less for your mortgage payment than your ... Continue Reading » about Helping Home Buyers Decide if Now is the Time to Purchase a Home

My favorite Los Angeles Realtor, Jane, posted a great video on why now IS a perfect time to buy a home!Via Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (BRC Realty Group):If you plan to live in your home, now is the perfect time to buy. Real estate economist, Ken Rosen tells you why! Buying ... Continue Reading » about Home Buyers, Now is the Perfect Time to Buy

Via Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC):  $8,000 / $6,500 Tax Credit Legislation Extended and Modified for Home Buyers Until the new legislation was signed into law, first time homebuyers could apply for and receive a tax credit in the amount of $8,000. when they purchased a home before the ... Continue Reading » about $8,000 / $6,500 Tax Credit Legislation Extended and Modified for Home Buyers

Home Buyers: Don’t fall in love with a house and ignore the old roof! I bought my first home before I became a real estate professional. I was in that home for less than two minutes before I knew it was the perfect home for me. Because I saw the home in daylight, I never noticed that there ... Continue Reading » about Home Buyers: Don’t fall in love with a house and ignore the old roof!

Outgrown your starter home? NOW is the time to upgrade & here are three reasons why. Okay, it’s time to sell your house. You've outgrown that cute little starter home with two bedrooms and 1 bath that you bought after you got married and before you had two children. It’s time to pass ... Continue Reading » about Outgrown your starter home? NOW is the time to upgrade & here are three reasons why.

For Sale by Owner properties in Tulsa Oklahoma – what Buyers should do if they see one they’re interested in So you’re casually house-shopping. You’re searching on the internet and driving around in neighborhoods that interest you. And, you’re dropping by an Open House ... Continue Reading » about For Sale by Owner properties in Tulsa Oklahoma – what Buyers should do if they see one they’re interested in

Janet is a brilliant Mortgage Banker and Real Estate Broker who brings up some excellent points about buying AFTER the stimulus money deadline. Definitely food for thought! Enjoy ~ LoriVia Janet Guilbault California Mortgage Banker/Broker:You are a first time buyer who has a sore butt. Why? Because ... Continue Reading » about Outsmart the Crowd: Skip the $8000 Tax Credit and Wait to Buy

This NC Realtor provides some great resource links for the new TIL regulations!  LoriVia Linda Trevor, ABR, CRS, ePRO, CHLMS, PMN (Linda Trevor and Company):Buyers, It is important for you to know about the changes in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act ... Continue Reading » about Need to Know Information for Buyers!!