buying a house: “What Cost You Can Expect to Pay When Buying A House?” - 05/22/20 11:53 AM
Today is May 22, 2020 let’s explore “What Cost You Can Expect to Pay When Buying A House?”
My name is Susan Jacobs and I am a realtor at Samson Properties in Gainesville VA. Today I would like to Explore “What Cost You Can Expect to Pay When Buying a House?” If you have never bought a home before you might think that the only cost you have is the down payment. That’s one part of what you can expect to pay.
Depending on the loan you are applying for and the amount of money you are putting down you could have upfront … (1 comments)

buying a house: Documents You Need To Take To A Mortgage Loan Application - 11/02/12 09:17 PM
Documents You Need To Take To A Mortgage Loan Application
Manassas home buyers: If you are looking to buy or refinance a home here is  list of documents you will need to provide. Being prepared is half the battle in the process of getting a mortgage and it makes the process go a lot smoother and quicker.
_______ Copies of W-2 from the last 2 years
_______ Copies of your pay stubs for last 4 weeks
_______ Employer business address and phone number to verify employment
    ADDRESS________________________________________Phone # ______________
    ADDRESS________________________________________Phone # ______________
_______ Bank statements for last 2 months (all pages)
_______ Statements for Investment … (1 comments)

buying a house: Todays Real Estate Tip And Tricks - 01/10/11 11:15 PM

Todays Real Estate Tip And Tricks
 Concerned about rising interest rates?  There are ways you can still get a lower a rate.
One of the best tricks is the buy-down. In a buy-down, a fee is paid at the closing to get a lower interest rate. In a soft market, an anxious seller may be lured into to paying all or part of the buy-down.
Another approach is to get the seller to pay some of closing costs, thus lowering the amount of cash a buyer needs to close. Frequently the seller's costs can be used as a write-off by … (4 comments)

buying a house: "November Real Estate Update" - 11/01/10 09:17 AM
Here is a link to my "November Real Estate Update":This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.This month's issue includes topics such as:"Knowledge Is Power When Buying a House ;
"Four Questions Help Determine Improve vs. Move";
"Kitchen Remodeling Trends"Questions You Should Ask About Property Taxes";
"Eight Out of 10 Still Believe Buying a Home Makes Good Financial Sense";
Plus a roundup of October real estate activity as well as much more advice and information.I hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter. If you have any … (0 comments)