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     As what the last decade has shown us, it's not enough to just get that dream home... you need to be able to afford your dues and live comfortably at the same time. This is why the secondary market's job is to proactively take interest in making sure the buyer buys within their means. Fannie ...
06/19/2014
How to Win a Bidding War      Now let's say you've finally found the home of your dreams. The home that you'll most likely have your first child in. The home that you'll live with your spouse for many years to come and make cherish moments in.   But unfortunately for you, there's another homebuye...
06/16/2014
          Getting a good credit score is a huge financial asset. This could make for a negotiable mortgage agreement if you wanted to buy a house, get a credit card (with higher credit limit)... or a even a favorable car loan.  So basically credit scores measures your acceptability as a tenant. T...
06/12/2014
Buying a home is BIG decision to take... both personally and financially. For some, this maybe a grueling process to go through. So follow these tips on How to Become a Clever Homebuyer and you're well on your way to buying your dream home.   Educate yourself Be in control of your homebuying exp...
06/11/2014
         Real Estate might be a seller's market but you can still ruin your chances of getting a serious buyer, while mortgages are still low, or by agreeing on the right price if you mess up your open house. Here are some open house mistakes you should never follow:   1. Hovering       Basicall...
06/09/2014
Activities You Can Do with your Kids this Summer in Tampa     It's that time of the year when your kids are free from school (for now) and the scorching heat just makes you want to live in the pool for the rest of your life. Yup, it's summer! These are the times where you usually ask yourself, hm...
06/05/2014
Have a tight budget on your backyard remodeling? These funky DIY Backyard design are not only cool and creative but it also costs no to little money. Here are some below ↓      Easily clean your feet off with a simple waterproof frame filled with flat stones. Flat stones will feel good, trust me...
06/01/2014
Want to make your home the smartest house in the block? Try these Smart Locks for Your Home so you can protect your home in the most hassle-free way as possible without compromising your security.        You can use a key or you can text your way with the Lockitron device ($179). Simply text you...
05/28/2014
    Mortgage rates fell for the fourth consecutive week thus, reducing the borrowing costs for home buyers this spring selling season. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 4.14 this week.  Sales of previously owned homes rose to 1.3 last April. This is the fir...
05/22/2014
        Under the USDA streamline refinance, qualification hurdles are low, underwriting is fast, and the closings are normally scheduled three weeks after the applications. Minimal eligibility standards are enforced by USDA (hence reducing the efforts of applicants to qualify for loans): The ho...
05/14/2014
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