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The VA Appraisal Is Not A Home Inspection

Choosing the right mortgage for you, as either a Veteran or someone with a VA certificate of eligibility, takes some investigation. Of the different types of Veteran's mortgages, there are sites for VA Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate and VA Hybrid reviews. A look into all these types of mortgages can help you pick the right one for you. You should also check out what your loan possibilities are … [Read more...]

Important Aspects of Refinancing Your VA Loan

Popular among VA mortgage lenders is the VA Streamline Refinance. The VA streamline refinance program in its purest sense is a great program for those who already have a VA loan because it doesn't require an appraisal or a credit underwriting package. However, with the current state of declining home values across most of the US in 2011, many of the approved VA lenders are requiring appraisals and … [Read more...]

3 Common Problem Areas When Getting A Mortgage in 2011

Getting a mortgage in 2011 is still quite a challenge for many people - even the most qualified. In this post we cover some of the most common challenges you may face if you are trying to get a mortgage - even if it is a va hybrid loan. The three most common problems in 2011 for getting a mortgage are: home values (appraisals), income sources, and employment stability. Let's analyze each of … [Read more...]

FHA 203k Loan in Arizona: Good For Rehab Projects

Many people who are shopping for Arizona homes have found that many of the properties available for sale are either bank owned properties (lots of Phoenix banks have lots of inventory) or short sales. One person I spoke with recently was shopping for Tempe homes for sale that needed a little work. When buying a bank owned property or a short sale, chances are that the home is going to be in need … [Read more...]

Sarah Reiter From ReMax: Buy A Home For $100 Down?

Are you on Twitter yet? If not, you might want to get on it, you can learn cool stuff. For example, tonight I learned that you can buy a home for only $100 down. Really? Consider this tweet from local Phoenix Realtor Sarah Reiter at Remax: Sarah Reiter at ReMax Diamond: Can You Really Buy a Home For $100 Down? Yes. And Sarah does a nice job of giving us more details and gives us a preview of … [Read more...]

David Dion at Solutions Real Estate: Should You Consider Buying a New Home?

Local real estate company owner David Dion does a nice job summarizing some of the things to think about when buying a short sale or foreclosure here in Arizona. David Dion: A Few Simple Things You May Want To Consider One particular note for people who are considering buying a new home was particularly insightful - you might be surprised at how competitive the new home builders are. "A lot … [Read more...]

Choose Your Dream Home

If you are thinking about buying your dream home, a Realtor can help. Consider these five things as you choose your dream home. The first consideration should always be location. Are you looking for Tempe homes for sale or Gilbert? Chandler or Surprise? What are your family’s wants and needs? What neighborhood do you want to live in? Do you want an historical home? Do you want a new home in a … [Read more...]

Hire A Mediator in Arizona to Resolve Your Real Estate Dispute

The opportunity for disputes in the Arizona real estate transaction is always concert.  Real Estate conflicts can include: a seller failing to disclose material facts about property; repair issues; inspection issues; a real estate professional’s breach of duty; earnest money disputes; and co-owners’ dispute over how to divide or renovate property. Where a Real Estate contract has already been … [Read more...]

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