Early this past year, the Obama Administration shook up the housing world when it ordered the Federal Housing Administration to cut its annual mortgage insurance premiums by 50 basis points, from 1.35% to 0.85%. The effects of the cut was widespread and significant, as the FHA’s mortgage insurance ... » Learn More about Is the FHA on the verge of cutting mortgage insurance premiums again?
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June Home Maintenance Checklist
June marks the start of summer, making it a perfect time to take care of those nagging home cleaning and repair chores prior to the heat becomes too much. This month’s home maintenance to-do list includes cleaning chores-from grills and ceiling fans to dryer vents and removing mold-along with simple ... » Learn More about June Home Maintenance Checklist
Moving Day 7 things to keep in mind
After months of touring homes, playing phone tag with your mortgage lender and researching school districts, you’ve finally closed on a house. Congratulations! Now the hard part begins. Moving day is always a pain in the neck (and back), but if you plan ahead and stay organized you can certainly ... » Learn More about Moving Day 7 things to keep in mind
New Buyers: 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success
As one of the largest financial decisions in a person's life, buying a home requires discretion, sensibility and budgeting. The following tips will keep you on the right path as you look to buy your first home. Why wouldn't you want to set yourself up for success. 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for ... » Learn More about New Buyers: 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success
Summer months – How to keep your house safe
Crime rates rise in the summer months with the heat, school breaks and as more Americans leave their homes to go on vacation. With temperatures up and school out, homeowners and renters just want to kick back and enjoy summer -- which sometimes means taking undue risk with their home and ... » Learn More about Summer months – How to keep your house safe