by luxretail | Dec 29, 2020 | Home Buying
Although the housing market has made impressive strides, the difficulties that have hit Americans in 2020 have made it tough for a lot of people to afford the costs of buying a home. Even if a buyer can afford a monthly mortgage payment, they may have difficulty...
by luxretail | Sep 1, 2020 | Home Buying
Buying your first home can be a thrilling experience. There’s just nothing quite like owning your own home, and despite the challenges and costs, it’s almost always worth it. But buying your first home can be intimidating–especially when it comes to choosing the right...
by luxretail | Jun 20, 2016 | Home Buying
While FHA loans and USDA mortgages are both popular, affordable home financing programs, they each offer different benefits and have very specific eligibility requirements. Let’s take a look at some of these programs key differences. Down Payment While most...
by luxretail | Apr 29, 2016 | Home Buying
PMI, an abbreviation for private mortgage insurance, is an insurance premium charged by mortgage lenders and paid for by the mortgage borrower. Do I have to pay PMI? PMI is generally required on conventional home loans with an LTV (loan-to-value) ratio of more than 80...
