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home loans: Tips For Finding The Perfect Neighborhood! - 02/17/10 09:34 AM
Greg Olson/REMAX Suburban/Cell (847) 977-7024
  
Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood Your neighborhood has a big impact on your lifestyle. Follow these steps to find the perfect community to call home.
 
•·          Is it close to your favorite spots? Make a list of the activities - movies, health club, church, etc. - you engage in regularly and stores you visit frequently. See how far you would have to travel from each neighborhood you're considering to engage in your most common activities.
 
•·          Check out the school district. This is especially important if you have children, but it also … (0 comments)

home loans: 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score! - 12/04/09 02:34 PM
Greg Olson, REMAX Suburban
  
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit ScoreCredit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score:1. Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then how late? Bankruptcy filing, liens, and collection activity also impact your history.
2. How much you owe.  If you owe a great deal of money on numerous accounts, it can indicate that you are overextended. However, it's a good thing if you have a good proportion of balances to … (1 comments)

home loans: Overlooked FHA Loan Ideal for Foreclosure Buyers - 203K Loans - 10/06/09 05:56 PM
Hidden away in the deep recesses of the federal government is a one-shot financing plan which will allow you to not only buy foreclosures but also to pay for repairs and upgrades.
 
The FHA's 203(k) program has been on the books for decades but over time it's been rarely used. That's changed recently, in part because the program is ideal for many foreclosure buyers. 
 
How It Works With the 203(k) program you get financing to purchase or refinance an existing home (it has to be at least a year old) plus additional dollars to fix it. Since the government … (0 comments)

home loans: $8,000 Tax Credit Still Available!! - 09/07/09 12:04 PM
Less than 90 days left to get your first time buyers tax credit.  Must close by November 30th!  Visit my website or give me a call on my cell at 847-977-7024 for details!!!
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home loans: Mortgage Loan Programs & Help - 06/17/09 09:05 AM
State and Federal Loan Programs
The following specialized mortgage loan programs can help prospective buyers get better financing. Your Illinois REALTOR?/font> can provide you with mortgage information, discuss financing options and recommend loan sources ?and may be able to help you find financing that suits your needs and helps get you into your new home!
 
FHA Loans. Since 1934, mortgages insured through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have helped millions of people buy a home. Because FHA loans are insured by the federal government, they offer competitive interest rates and are an option for buyers with less than perfect credit. … (0 comments)

 

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