buying a house: Home Insurance - You can't close on your new house without it - 10/25/11 07:40 AM
Home Insurance - You can't close on your new house without it
Buying a house is an exciting thing, really it is.  You can take advantage of the low interest rate right now, it is a buyers market, so many choices out there, you may even find some good foreclosure deals and save more money.
If you are working with a good lender, and good real estate agent, you will be guided towards closing in every step of the way.  You will be reminded what you need to do before closing, and there are a few things you need to do.  One of … (8 comments)

buying a house: How long does it take to close when buying a house in Marion Ar? - 02/14/11 01:03 AM
How long does it take to close when buying a house in Marion Ar?
It depends on what forms of finance and lender you are using towards the purchase of the house, that will make a difference in the time it needs to close.  The most common ones used in buying a house in Marion, Ar. are:
 
Rural Development : about 30 days FHA with Down Payment Assitance : about 30-45 days, buyers also need to take a DPA class before closing FHA : about 30 days ADDI : 45-60 days, this is a government backed loan, http://www.arkansas.gov/adfa/programs/American%20Dream%20Downpayment%20Initiative.html Conventional : 2 … (10 comments)

buying a house: What else do you need to do after you signed the contract? - 09/30/10 04:50 AM
Buying a house is an exciting journey, from finding the house you want, to get it under contract.  It is time to take a few more steps to get to the closing table and call it your new home.
Especially if you are a first time buyer, everything is new to you, these steps can give you a heads up and more prepared before closing.  It may help you to close as smooth as possible.
Even if you bought before, maybe it was a long time ago when you bought your last house.  Regulations have changed since then, this reminder is going to … (8 comments)

 
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Rita Fong

Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Marion, AR

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RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590

Address: 1813 Highway 77, Marion, Ar, 72364

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Specializing in residential real estate includes new construction, resale, first time buyer, investment properties, and relocation in Marion, West Memphis, and Crittenden County Arkansas.


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