FHA Offers More Than Just a First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage

For many people, FHA loans have been a valuable resource for those looking to buy a home for the first time. They are attractive loans due to their lower down payment requirement of 3.5% and generally lower rates than conventional mortgages. However, FHA loans offer more than just a traditional mortgage to home buyers. These… Continue Reading

What Happens at a Walk-Through?

After all the stress, the fighting, the planning, the paperwork and the screaming at the Universe to please, please, just don’t throw one more roadblock up, you’ve almost made it to closing. It’s time for your final walk-through. It feels a little like the kind of event you should be dressed up for — I… Continue Reading

5 Things to Know About FHA 203(k) Loans

About a month ago, the vacant house two lots north of me finally sold after being on the market for six months and sitting empty for (my neighbor estimates) about 20 years. That little time capsule was in great shape, but it was super outdated — it didn’t even have central heat and air, which… Continue Reading