The VA Purchase Loan Has Many Advantages

Buying a house but not sure what you’re going to use to finance the purchase given today’s climate in the mortgage market? If you’re a veteran or active duty military, then you must consider a VA Loan, a benefit thanks to your service to the United States. A VA Loan is a great option for [...]

Tax Credits working for Homeowners, First Time Buyers and the Economy

A recent study and market analysis show the extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit and the addition of  credit for existing homeowners is working for our economy. But the credits are set to expire in April and interest rates are beginning to rise from their near historic lows so the time to buy [...]

Fannie Mae helping Florida’s condo market

Due to Florida’s great weather, abundance of beautiful coastal properties, it’s livability for residents, and attraction to retirees and vacationers, Florida has always had more condominiums than almost every other state in the country. Unfortunately, in the recent downturn, what’s considered a plus by many has become caught up in the economic turmoil like everything [...]

Prices to bottom, rates to raise but still a Buyer’s Market

Real Estate is seeing historically low prices, especially in the luxury and near luxury market.  Prices are at or extremely near the lowest they will ever be but mortgage rates are beginning to rise and aren’t expected to return to the low rates we’ve seen over the last few years. Here is a very good article [...]