Choosing the right Realtor: How can you be sure?

I work with great Preferred Realtors who I recommend without hesitation.  Call, text or e-mail me so that I can refer you to someone who will represent your needs perfectly!  :)

Signs You May Have the Wrong Realtor

Selecting the best agent to represent you in purchasing is one of the more fundamental priorities a buyer ought to have when getting started.

When selecting an agent you should start by doing an internet search of the type of agent that seems to be the best suited to help you in a particular neighborhood or community type.  If an agent puts themselves out there as being an expert in a particular niche, then they likely are.

Wrong House in the right neighborhood? FHA 203k Loans Part 2

Click on the link below for an excellent video about how great the FHA 203k loan is if you would like to buy a home needing repairs.  Call me and I can go over the program in detail.

I have a support team who does 203k loans ALL DAY LONG! 

My processing, underwriting, and closing team are experts at what they do.  THIS is the formula and secret to having a GREAT 203k loan experience!  

Marty Qualls, your 203k loan expert!  

http://tbwsdailyshow.com/2011/03/02/203k-home-improvement-loans-part-2-of-2/

Another Reason to Buy or Refinance Your Home Soon

Another Reason to Buy or Refinance Your Home Soon

April 18th, 2011 is an FHA deadline for another increase of Mortgage insurance; this time Up Front Mortgage Insurance.

203k Loan

203k Home Improvement Loan

The FHA 203k home improvement loan could be the best value for the first time home buyer or the repeat home buyer of today’s market.  Call me with your questions!

Points or no Points? Worksheet included!

Points or No Points?

WHEN IT COMES to mortgage points, it pays to keep score. Be warned, though: It can get tricky. The term points has multiple meanings in the mortgage world.

Mortgage points can refer to loan origination fees (fees charged by the underwriter) or discount points (also known as loan discounts). The worksheet below focuses on discount points, which represent 1% of the total loan amount. By paying a discount point, you can lower your interest rate. Consider it prepaid interest.
In general, you can knock off about 1/4 to 1/8 of a percent off your interest rate for each point you pay
says Keith Gumbinger, vice president of mortgage information provider HSH Associates.

Make a reverse mortgage a smart move, not a financial disaster

5 costly reverse mortgage mistakes

Gina Pogol   HSH.com

Taking on a reverse mortgage can be a smart move or a financial disaster, depending on the type of loan and your circumstances. Avoid these mistakes to make a reverse mortgage a smart move. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid when contemplating a reverse mortgage.

FAQ's Homeowners have at tax time:

10 critical questions for homeowners at tax time

Gina Pogol   HSH.com

Albert Einstein once said, "The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax." If you buy, sell, finance or own real estate, it gets even worse. Before you belly up to the nearest bar or start pulling your hair out, check out this list of FAQs for tax-paying, home-owning citizens.

Yep, property and taxes go together like blood and leeches. Yet there is no reason to pay more than the minimum. Here are some commonly asked questions about taxes and homeownership.

Knowing the answers will help keep your tax bill as low as possible.

Here are the 10 Frequently Asked Questions homeowners have at tax time:

Refinancing Borrowers Shun ARMs in Q4. Opt for Shorter Loan Terms

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Refinancing Borrowers Shun ARMs in Q4. Opt for Shorter Loan Terms

Posted to: MND NewsWire
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:28 AM

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Americans are increasingly turning away from variable rate mortgage products when refinancing according to the Quarterly Product Transition Report issued by Freddie Mac.  An increasing share of refinancing borrowers also chose to shorten their loan terms during the fourth quarter. 
In the fourth quarter of 2010, fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) accounted for more than 95 percent of all loans used for refinance. 

SmartMoney.com: The New Costs of Renting

The New Costs of Renting
February 22, 2011
By AnnaMaria Andriotis
Choosing to rent instead of buy, some are discovering higher costs than anticipated. Suddenly, buying doesn't look so bad.

Bankruptcy seasoning requirements for FHA and Conventional loans

Even with my 20 years in the mortgage business, I double check all guidelines because they are continually changing.  I had a call from someone yesterday who had just passed his 2 year anniversary since a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and did the following research and thought it was good info for a Blog post.  It’s a crazy mortgage world right now…

It's springtime: Top 12 low cost DIY Home Improvements: Return on Investment

Cleaning and De-Cluttering for a $200 cost which has an increase in home value of $1700 for a whopping 872% Return on Investment!

Landscaping $320 cost, $1500 return on home value, 473% ROI.   Does updating electrical makes sense if you are contemplating selling?  How about lightening and brightening?

See what 1000 Realtors recommend:  Top 12 home improvements survey