Lead-Based Paint in Homes Did you know that 75 percent of homes that were built before 1978 contained some form of lead-based paint? It has been found that exposure to lead-based paint can be unsafe for children and adults alike. While there are temporary and permanent measures that you can take to reduce exposure,...
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage Interest Rates With the spring and summer buying season upon us, many home buyers are out shopping for deals. Not only for a new place to call home, but also for the lowest mortgage interest rate. Luckily, current mortgage rates still remain extremely affordable and have just recently experienced a slight drop. While...
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zombie foreclosure alert A ZOMBIE FORECLOSURE takes place when the property has entered the foreclosure process but is vacated by the owner and left unattended despite the fact the owner still has the legal right to live at the property. This foreclosure process is not short and sweet, but rather it can be a...
Continue readingThe Ins and Outs of FHA Loans
The Ins and Outs of FHA Loans The FHA was originally formed in 1934 and aids in providing affordable housing. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which is a government agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, doesn’t actually make the loans. Rather, it insures the loans made by private lenders. This...
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