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Specially Adapted Housing - Top 10 Questions 
Hey Everybody in Active Rain Land?
I started this post over on my quilt site but decided it could post on the real estate blog too.
FHA Mortgage InsuranceFHA mortgage insurance protects lenders in case of a default by the borrower of the FHA loan. An FHA mortgage helps reduce the cash needed to purchase a home. The FHA is funded solely from the income it creates: from the revenue generated by FHA mortgage insurance. This FHA … (0 comments)
With the ongoing real estate news being reported by CNN, MSNBC and FOX NEWS about the state of the real estate market, buyers are arriving at Fort Hood with high expectations of getting a real bargain. 
Veterans have a tremendous opportunity to purchase homes with VA loans. They offer 100% financing, with no PMI required. Programs are available for purchases as high as $700,000. A streamline refinance program is available so that if rates lower veterans have the opportunity to refinance with very little documentation required. If … (1 comments)
VA Loan InformationThe more you know about our home loan program, the more you will realize how little "red tape" there really is in getting a VA loan. These loans are often made without any downpayment at all, and frequently offer lower interest rates than ordinarily available with other kinds of … (2 comments)
Last month, I wrote a post about my deal from somewhere warm and fiery. In a nut shell, I put a property under contract on February 23rd, to close on April 1st. On March 28th I was told the file just went to under writing and it would take NINE BUSINESS … (14 comments)
Most mortgage insurance companies have placed restrictions on the maximum loan-to-value ratio (LTV) for condominiums in declining markets. At the moment, it is 90%, meaning a buyer needs 10% down if they are purchasing a condo. However, as long as the property is in an FHA-approved condominium project, 100% financing can still … (2 comments)
So, you've decided to buy a house. Congratulations on taking this huge step into homeownership. While it is a thrilling idea, it can also be a tedious task. There are so many steps involved. The first step should always be starting the loan process by getting a loan pre approval. 
Rate Cut - Is it Time for a Low Refinance Mortgage Loan
Well, we didn't quite make it 30 days at the previously set interest rates for the Oregon VA Loans, but it was nice while it lasted. 
"Ask The Experts," appears in
By: David Kucic, RA, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiHawaii Military Relocation Expert and VA Specialist
Home Sellers - VA can help sell your home. Here's why:
When you get to 60 days from buying your home, we have a free home loan report that will be very helpful to you. You get this FREE report for homes in Florida where we monitor over 200 different loan programs and prepare a report that shows you the very best … (0 comments)
Do your homework before you take out a mortgageBuying your first home can be very exciting. Most first time buyers are so keen to buy their home that most of their efforts are concentrated in searching, inspecting and comparing the different homes available on the market. Very few would do they research … (0 comments)
It's Veterans Day!The banks are closed, schools are open and for the most part nobody thinks of it...it takes a back seat to Memorial Day because most people feel that they honor the same thing when in fact they don't...Before I get into the difference, I would like to explain what … (1 comments)
Hello All,
The old VA loan. It was my very first loan and I thought it was a great loan. No closing costs for me to pay and a good interest rate for the time. Since part way through the recent real estate boom I have not seen a client use a VA … (10 comments)
I just fired a listing here in lovely (and HOT) Charlotte NC.
I have a former client of mine who is active duty Navy. He has been reassigned to Bremerton Navy Ship Yard. He called me looking for me to do his loan. I cannot, so I am looking for a good VA lender in Bremerton who will work with this young man. … (5 comments)
Conventional loans - Conventional loans are those that are not guaranteed by the government, as are FHA and VA loans. The primary guidelines for these loans come from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the secondary mortgage market, where most loans are sold. This type of loan usually has the most flexibility … (1 comments)
I spend a lot of time looking at the latest mortgage products and finding out how to save my clients money. I think that the VA loan program is one of the best programs in the market and very rarely do we end up using another program when my client qualifies … (0 comments)
The VA loan guarantee is absolutely awesome and a huge benefit for those who are eligible. The costs the borrower cannot cover can be paid by seller contribution and/or the mortgage broker (by refelcting them in the rate). Easy. Even the appraisal system is straighforward.
You are relocating to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa are are looking at housing. The biggest mortgage question you may have is: Should I use my VA eligibility for a new loan?
Though VA works much differently then conventional products, which sometimes causes some hiccups in transactions, it has many unique qualities that conventional products don't have. One great aspect is that the seller's credit can be used to pay off any collection accounts, or any debts that they may need to pay … (2 comments)
VA loans have not typically been very popular in the State of Illinois. Some of this is related to the good real estate market we used to have. Sellers simply would reject offers to buy their home if the buyer intended to get a VA loan. 
If you are a regular reader or subscriber to my Active Rain and Localism blogs; you are aware that my goal is to add value for others and I try not to "promote" myself or my services in a way that is commercial. I seek to add value for others and … (0 comments)
Oh my, you got your oders and you are coming to Alaska. Could you at least crack a smile? Yes we have winter for about 6 months straight, it often gets to less than 10 degrees in the middle of winter but when that's all over we have nearly 24 hours … (0 comments)
Many states around our country have programs to help their veterans become home owners or to help them improve thier homes. I thought it would be a neat idea to collect a list of those so that we can refer back to anytime we have veteran clients from other states or moving to … (3 comments)
Here in Kitsap County, Washington, we are fortunate to have a very large military community. With the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bangor Submarine Base, our area is home to many active-duty families and retired veterans. As a professional realtor, I have had the good fortune and joy of working with … (22 comments)