What’s more exciting than having your new home built from the ground up on the land you just purchased? It’s nice and new and you will be the first one to live in it, not to mention you can usually customize some or all of the features. If you don’t… Read more »
What Should a Mortgage Pre Approval Letter Contain and More
Now that you have decided to buy a new house…let the fun begin. Yes, that was said with a bit of sarcasm because buying a house is fun and exciting, but it can, at times, be a rollercoaster ride that never seems to end. However, being proactive when it comes… Read more »
How Mortgage Rates Affect Home Buying Now and Going Forward
If you have been thinking about buying a home, you no doubt have lots of questions, especially about interest rates and how they will affect the process positively and/or negatively. However, if you are like most people, you don’t buy a house very often; therefore, it’s hard to keep up… Read more »
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Financing a House
So… you’re ready to buy a house, but if you are like most people, you probably have some questions about financing a house. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Home buying can be one of the most exciting things you do in your lifetime whether you paying cash and there are… Read more »
Is it possible to refinance when your home is in foreclosure?
When the home is under foreclosure proceeding, you can still manage to refinance as it can help you avoid losing it. Foreclosure on your home can adversely affect your credit report. Therefore, refinancing can be a better option to protect your home from the foreclosure proceedings. You can take out… Read more »
What is an Escrow Account and how does it work?
What is an Escrow Account and how does it work? Let’s define Escrow Account in connection with a mortgage! An escrow account is a specially designated savings account into which funds are deposited for a defined purpose. When I meet first time home buyers who are buying a Lakeland FL… Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate 101 – Escrow Accounts Defined
With a doubt, a term that is often not very well understood by new Lakeland home buyers is the term Escrow Account. I've provided a general overview here. Read more »
Lakeland Veterans – Consider a VA Mortgage to Fund Your Lakeland Real Estate Purchase
VA home loans are an excellent choice for any eligible veteran interested in buying Lakeland real estate, and surprisingly, only about 10 percent of US veterans take advantage of them. Read more »
Lakeland Real Estate Update: You Now Have Only 6 Weeks to Bank the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Lakeland home buyers - if you're planning on banking the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit , you should buy within the next six weeks. Read more »