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Beware Of Zero Cost Mortgages

By | May 1st, 2006|

A homeowner has a 3-year adjustable rate mortgage and has heard about zero cost mortgages. When it comes to mortgages, deals that seem too good to be true probably are. If you want to refinance your mortgage, there are plenty of lenders who will refinance your loan without charging you points or fees upfront.

Fixer-Upper As Primary Residence

By | May 1st, 2006|

Is it worth it to buy a fixer-upper townhouse as a primary residence? Will you recapture financially the time and effort you put into repairing a fixer-upper? A fixer-upper may be a good primary residence option for first time home buyers, who may not be able to afford the best home right away. Learn what factors to consider before buying a fixer-upper as a primary residence.

Loan Approval Letter Declined

By | April 25th, 2006|

A seller's potential buyer had a loan approval letter from the bank, that was later declined before the closing of the sale. The seller probably doesn't have any recourse for the sale falling out due to financing. When a lender approves a borrower for the purchase of a home, the lender will generally issue a commitment letter or an approval letter that specifically states the terms of the loan and certain conditions that need to be met by the closing date.

Buying New Ranch Condo

By | April 25th, 2006|

One of the benefits to buying into a master planned development is the ease of living in the community. Brand new, well-planned communities have been appreciating faster than older homes in more established communities. But there are still issues to think about before buying into a planned community property.

Quit Claim Deed Means Giving Up Ownership

By | April 25th, 2006|

When people divorce sometimes one partner will sign a quit claim deed, which gives up that person's ownership to a home. The person who signed the quit claim deed cannot legitimately say that he or his new spouse has any right to the home, even if his name remains on the mortgage loan.

Warranty Deed And Quit Claim Deed

By | April 25th, 2006|

A homeowner is having trouble demonstrating ownership of his home to address issues with a siding contractor. He has tried to establish that he is on the title of their home with a quitclaim deed. Title insurance could solve this problem and prove that the title was transferred to him as the owner.

Sellers Not Required To Attend Closing

By | April 18th, 2006|

In most cases, sellers do not have to show up to the closing. If you're selling, you may be able to sign your paperwork in advance, and give your attorney a power of attorney to close the deal on your behalf..

Selling Nightmares: How A Few Months Can Change An Entire Marketplace

By | April 18th, 2006|

Unfortunately for home sellers nationwide, the red hot seller's market of the last few years has cooled -- dramatically in some places. The best thing you can do is be realistic about your local market. Here are some things to keep in mind in a down seller's market.

Loans Financing New Construction

By | April 18th, 2006|

There are several loans you can get to finance new construction. The loans you can get to finance your new construction include a construction loan and equity from an existing home. However, you must make sure you can make the payments on the loans financing your new construction, especially if you are planning to keep the current home you're living in. Without the sale of that home, you may not be able to afford loans that finance the new construction home you are building.

Selling Appliances With The Home

By | April 11th, 2006|

In some areas, home buyers typically expect a house to come with appliances. But in others, home sellers take the home's appliances with them. If you want to take your appliances with you when you sell, it's safe to specifically exclude them in writing in the contract.

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