Buyers – The Time is NOW!

by | Aug 12, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

By Dave Hill, Prime Mortgage Short sales continue to rise!  Short sales, a sale in which the homeowner sells for less than the mortgage amount, continue to rise.  Market survey data indicates that, nationwide short sales are growing, although the rate of growth...

4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

by | Aug 2, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Here are six surefire ways you can get your finances in order before you buy a home.   Homeownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes...

7 Homeowner Tax Advantages

by | Aug 2, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership.  You can claim some tax deductions if you work from home, but be sure you’re entitled to them before taking them. Image: Jupiter Images/Getty...

5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Today’s Buyers Market

by | Aug 2, 2010 | Buyers

It’s a buyers market right?  You can’t go wrong with all of the “deals” out there.  Slow down!  You still need to be cautious of some key mistakes buyers are making in today’s market.  Here are a few I see everyday: Failing to find a good...

What Are FHA Loans?

by | Aug 1, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

What is the Federal Housing Administration? The Federal Housing Administration, generally known as “FHA”, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States and its territories. FHA insures mortgages on single...