Did you know you can still obtain 100% financing? Most of Central Oregon falls into the areas allowed for a USDA home loan (with the exception of the City Limits of Bend). Although the funds are not always available it is a choice you should always talk to your lender about.
What is DTI – Debt to Income
Confused about what DTI is for your loan process – video explains this term and many more. Debt to Income has a top and a bottom, make sure you know what the experts are talking about Home Loan Ninjas explain DTI very simply.
VA Tax Credit Info
Guest Post by: James Kelley blogs on veteran’s issues, real estate and finance across American markets at VA Benefit Blog .He also works with VA Mortgage Center, proudly serving American military families as a leading national VA lender. Due to new, stringent practices many lenders have implemented since the credit crisis of 2008, many veterans […]
The Short Sale and The Buyer
A short sale on the buyer’s end should be thought of as a traditional sale, you have a buyer that is wanting to purchase a home, a seller wanting to sell a home. The only difference at this stage is that the seller can not sell the home at the sales price without the bank’s approval.
Firewall and Solid Door with Attached Garages
Whether you are selling your home or not – take a moment to take a look at the wall that separates your home and your garage – if there are areas not covered with sheet rock, get it taken care of – check the door and make sure it is a metal door or a solid core door. These two items can save you, your family and your precious belongings.
Looking at More Than The Price of a Home!
Understanding what your payment will include in home ownership, can and will make purchasing a home less frustrating and smoother in the long run. Being prepared as you start your home and loan search is the best advice anyone can give you. Give me a call, I can help prepare you for this exciting time of your life.
Did You Miss The Tax Credit? No Worries
Although you may feel like you lost out on a bigger tax return, what would you do with that return? Most of you, if you were honest with yourselves, would spend it in less than a week. The new big screen TV, a newer car, a vacation or carpet for the new house. Am I wrong?
Tax Credit Deadline Approaching
I am amazed at how many people are totally unaware of what the tax credit is and how helpful it can be to a home buyer. The current home buyer tax credit does not just benefit the first time home buyer but any homebuyer. Below is a quick list of qualifications for the home buyer […]
The Bank Owned Home – Multiple Offers?
Tips on purchasing a bank owned home in Central Oregon, call Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR, CDPe – RE/MAX Sunset Realty 541-771-7064
How Are Short Sales Priced?
One of the most confusing things to a buyer on a short sale is the price. A property will be put on the MLS with a great price, the buyer will write an offer and the process begins. The offer is first submitted to the Seller, once the seller and buyer come to an agreed to transaction the offer is submitted to the bank. The bank has the opportunity to accept, reject or sometimes suggest a different price.