Category Archives: Buyer Tips

How to Buy a Home

The process of buying a home can be confusing. Here is an infographic explaining the options to consider when buying a home. There are several types of mortgages available to buyers, which one to select depends upon your objective.  Consulting with a REALTOR who understands the differences and a trusted mortgage professional is the first [...]

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Mortgage Downpayment Assistance is Back!

People who are wanting to purchase a home but have been short of funds will be happy to know help is available again!  It has been awhile since home buyers could receive downpayment assistance.  The Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program has $15 million in funds for assistance, which is expected to last through the end [...]

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FHA Extends 2-year Anti Flipping Rule

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is extending its 90-day “anti-flipping” rules through 2014. This action is excellent news for single-family investors, buyers and rehabbers who are seeking low-interest mortgages with a low down-payment. By extending this rule FHA hopes to increase, “the availability of affordable homes for first-time and other purchasers, helping stabilize real estate [...]

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Get Your FHA Mortgage Before Costs Go Up

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) , facing a $16.3 billion deficit, will increase mortgage fees next year. FHA, the primary source of funding for first-time home buyers and those with modest incomes, said it would raise the premiums it charges on loans it guarantees by 10 basis points, adding, on average, about $13 per month [...]

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5 Reasons to Buy Now ~ Denver Real Estate

Looking at home prices, low mortgage interest rates and crazy increasing rents, based on prices, mortgage rates, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five major reasons purchasers should consider buying: 1. Supply Is Shrinking Inventory in Metro Denver is shrinking [...]

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