This article by Mike Carlier offers some great advice.. Written by E.J. “Mike” Carlier If you are thinking about buying a new home, some of the most attractive properties and prices that you come across in your internet searches will be property that has been reposessed by the lender. Foreclosed homes come in all sorts […]
203K happy endings
In the last couple of weeks we did A refi for a veteran who is adding on to his home. A bank owned purchase that will get new flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets and appliances. A refi for an aging couple that will use the money for some Universal design modifications. The 203K is for everyone […]
203k loans, just the facts.
203k loan, just the facts ma’am! Today is my introductory post on 203k loans. Are they difficult to do? If you don’t know the rules, yes. Do they cost more? No, as a matter of fact they can cost less. Yes the rates are slightly higher, consultant fees add to the cost also but you […]
HERS/ Home Energy Raters
Who, What? Home Energy Raters (HERS Raters) A Home Energy Rater conducts an analysis of a new home’s construction plans and performs on-site inspections. Based on the home’s plans, the Home Energy Rater uses an energy efficiency software package to perform an energy analysis of the home’s design. This analysis yields a projected, pre-construction rating […]
“Perfect for a 203k”
“Perfect for a 203k” is our slogan as we enlist real estate professionals all over the country. We encourage you take FHA 203k offers on your fixers and when you do please add in your listing “Perfect for a 203k”. This will tell the people ‘people in the know’ that YOU are on board and […]
FHA does fixer upper loans- here’s how.
Buying A Fixer–Upper With An FHA 203k Loan Paul Welden Most homebuyers are turned off at the sight or even the thought of a buying a fixer-upper. However, educated and informed homebuyers are utilizing the FHA 203k loan to buy their new home and fix it up with no additional out-of-pocket expense. The FHA 203k […]
fixer upper, repair