Buying Real Estate Category
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Tonight is National Night Out in Bryan/College Station, so get out and meet your neighbors. We live in one of the safest cities in the country, however crime still does occur, so what can we do to curb the small amount of crime that rears it's head every once in a while....get to know your neighbors! Tonight is the night to do just that. There will be National Night Out parties in different parks and subdivisions around the cities, so...Continue Reading!
Part of the American Dream is owning your own home, now there is a program to help America's heroes achieve that part of the dream.
Active duty personnel (Active Duty, Reserve & National Guard), employees of the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security & Defense, and Veterans are eligible to qualify for the Dream Makers Program by the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation. This program allows qualifying first time home buyers to receive a grant of up to $5,000 for a down payment and...Continue Reading!
Seems like asking a lot of your wedding guests, huh? With the FHA’s little known Bridal Registry program, it isn’t that wild of an idea.
Young couples are in need of lots of items when starting their new partnership. What is one of the most important things they need? A roof over their head! Couples can start off on the right foot towards homeownership by establishing a FHA Bridal Registry account. The program, started in 1996, has been recently changed to...Continue Reading!
If you are looking into getting a loan in the Brazos Valley there are some things you need to understand before you get too far into the process. Many people are confused about the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval.
Pre-qualification is an estimate (using information not usually verified) concerning the mortgage amount you can be approved for. Pre-qualification is a "test run" of the loan application process.
Pre-approval includes an application fee and will require a complete application. Pre-approval is also different...Continue Reading!
When you are looking for a home in the Brazos Valley it is important to know what your getting into. When you first go to look at a home you should bring a camera and a spouse, friend, family member or someone you are close with. It is important to take notes of each house and take pictures of the house so you are able to look back at what you saw in case you forget. (more...)Continue Reading!
Buying a home is a huge step whether it is your first time or one of many times you have experienced this! Making the fewest amount of mistakes possible or no mistakes at all is what your goal should be! I have listed five common mistakes for first time homebuyers. These mistakes have been provided by the National Association of REALTORS.
1. Buyers do not ask enough questions of their lender. When this happens they miss out on the best deal....Continue Reading!
