Do you live in California and are trying to buy your first home? Did you know that there are California First-Time Home Buyer Programs available? These programs are run by CalHFA. You do not apply for the loan directly through CalHFA. Instead, you apply with a CalHFA approved lender.Compare Read more
The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Unit Property for First Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home is exciting. But, you can make it even more exciting if you combine your purchase for a place to live in with a home to rent out too. It sounds crazy to think of investment real estate when you are buying your first home, but with a multi-unit property, it’s not only possible, Read more
So You Have a House Now. What Else Do You Need?
So now you’ve got your priced house key finally on your hands. After months of waiting and negotiating and signing seemingly endless real estate documents, you’re finally free to move in and settle into a new life. You might think: ”The worst is over.”Or so you thought.The moment you open Read more
Refinancing Activities Falter in Q1 2017
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. (BKFS) released new data showing that mortgage loan originations have decreased by 34 percent in the first quarter. The slow activity was led by refinance lending, with a 45 percent decline on a quarter-over-quarter comparison.Executive Vice President of Read more
Can you be Considered a First Time Home Buyer?
When you think of a first time home buyer, you probably think of someone who never purchased a home before. This is the literal definition of the term. There are other people who may fall into the category and not realize it. Each mortgage program has their own guidelines regarding who they consider Read more
