Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Monday, January 30, 2017

Buying a Home is More Affordable Than Renting in 66% of US Counties



According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2017 Rental Affordability Report, buying a home is more affordable than renting in 354 of the 540 U.S. counties they analyzed.


Source: Buying a Home is More Affordable Than Renting in 66% of US Counties | Keeping Current Matters



Friday, January 27, 2017

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Sign Here: Applying for a Mortgage with a Non-Occupant Cosigner



Has someone asked you to cosign for their mortgage or are you looking to apply with a cosigner. There are some things you should know and think about first.


Source: Sign Here: Applying for a Mortgage with a Non-Occupant Cosigner



Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Updating a Home With a Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Renovation Mortgage.



Do you have clients who want to renovate their current home or purchase a fixer upper, but their scenario just doesn’t fit guidelines of the rehabilitation loan programs you’ve researched?



Monday, January 23, 2017

Ask 5 Questions Before You Refinance to a Shorter Mortgage



You might think that refinancing your mortgage to a shorter-term loan is a win-win: You save on interest and pay off your home sooner. But many mortgage experts say there…


Source: Ask 5 Questions Before You Refinance to a Shorter Mortgage



Friday, January 20, 2017

Thursday, January 19, 2017

5 Weird Reasons You WON’T Get a Mortgage



Your loan officer or realtor will probably give you a list of the documents you’ll need, and some “to do” items, like check on homeowner’s insurance and save your pay stubs.


Source: 5 Weird Reasons You WON’T Get a Mortgage



Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Homestead Exemption: this will save you money on property taxes, apply for it by March 1st.



We just wanted to send out a reminder that it is “Homestead Exemption Time”. Remember this is a big savings for you, but you must apply for it! March 1st is the deadline to apply



Tuesday, January 17, 2017

What to Know Before Getting Your First Mortgage



You have saved up enough money for a down payment, and now you’re ready to get your first mortgage. However, there are a few things you should know before you fill out the first loan application.


Source: What to Know Before Getting Your First Mortgage • RealtyBizNews: Real Estate News



Friday, January 13, 2017

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Why Buyers Are Racing to Close on Existing Homes



Bucking the trend of sales tapering off in the fall, the number of existing homes buyers closed on jumped a whopping 15.4% from a year ago, says a report.


Source: Why Buyers Are Racing to Close on Existing Homes



Monday, January 9, 2017

Friday, January 6, 2017

Thursday, January 5, 2017

6 Weird Real Estate Laws (That are Actually on the Books)



What weird real estate laws are still on the books? Redfin did some digging to find out what rules homeowners break without even knowing it.


Source: 6 Weird Real Estate Laws (That are Actually on the Books) – @Redfin



Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

CITY OF PSL: JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES



You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the “Apply” link.  After viewing the Job Description, click the ‘Apply’ tab.


Source: JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | .