Buying a Home
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Saturday, September 8th, 2007Types of Mortgage Loan Programs
When I was a kid, there were three types of mortgages available to a home buyer. Buyers could get a fixed-rate conventional mortgage, an FHA loan or a VA loan. Times have definitely changed. Now there are a dizzying array of mortgage loan types available — as the saying goes: more [...]
Short Sales and Foreclosures
Saturday, September 8th, 2007Distressed Homes in Default
Not all homes that go into default go all the way through foreclosure. Many sell before the notice of default is finalized. Home buyers and investors are attracted to short sales and foreclosures because they want to buy a home for less than market value. Sometimes sellers in default and buyers who [...]
Why You Want a Home Warranty
Saturday, September 8th, 2007By Elizabeth Weintraub
Home Warranty - What is a Home Warranty Plan?
What is Covered Under Home Protection Plans?The last thing a home buyer wants to worry about after closing is what could possibly break or malfunction in her new home. Since that can cover a multitude of items and systems, for peace of mind, it’s a [...]