Tag: Homebuyers

Posted on 03/06/2024
The best way to buy a house in any market
Many first-time homebuyers want to know the best way to buy...
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Posted on 02/28/2024
Comparing VA & Conventional Loans: What First-Time Homebuyers Should Know
You have many choices for financing your first home purchase. If you're a U.S. veteran, it might seem like an easy decision to opt for a VA loan over a conventional loan. However, understanding the major differences between the two options will help you get the best financing for your needs. Here are the basic things first-time homebuyers...
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Posted on 06/29/2022
5 Most Common Types of Loans Available to Veterans
For U.S. military veterans, there are many financing options available for buying a home. What's typically called simply a "VA loan" can actually mean multiple specific types of loan. Depending on your situation, you might find one more helpful than the other. Here is a basic guide to the different types of loans available to veterans: VA No-Down-Payment...
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Posted on 10/13/2021
First-Time Homebuyers: Understanding the Basics
“First-time homebuyer” is a commonly used term in all areas of real estate. But what exactly is a first-time homebuyer? Here are the specific factors that qualify somebody as a first-time homebuyer and why they are important: Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer? As suggested by the name, a first-time homebuyer is any person who is purchasing their...
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Posted on 09/08/2021
Starter Homes: What to Look For
If you’re looking for a starter home, you probably know some of your criteria already. A starter home is a more affordable and practical stepping stone to eventually owning a larger and more expensive forever home. Even with this concept in mind, it’s hard to know what to look for. Here we’ll go over the biggest things to...
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Posted on 04/07/2021
How Does a Balloon Mortgage Work?
Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...
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