by Irene Moustakas | May 1, 2024 | FHA, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
An FHA loan is a government-insured loan that allows as little as 3.5% down payment. Besides allowing little money down, its other advantages when compared to a Conventional loan is that it typically carries lower interest rates, it is more forgiving with lower credit...
by Irene Moustakas | Apr 15, 2024 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
Registrations for the Dream for All program opened up on April 3rd, and there are now 2 weeks left to register for a voucher. Vouchers are limited and determined by lottery. The Dream for All program serves to help first time and first generation homebuyers get their...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The most likely reasons for needing (or wanting) to buy out a partner or co-owner of a home are due to divorce or inherited property, but of course, other situations can arise. Most people do not have the cash on hand to simply buy the other out; or even if they do...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Phase 1 of CalHFA’s Dream for All program, which launched in March 2023, was in such high demand that the allocated funds of $300MM were all accounted for within 11 days, per KQED. The program helped 2,182 new homeowners purchase a home, with 55%...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 4, 2024 | Tips, Uncategorized
This flyer has been posted on my blog since its inception in 2018, but I have just updated it to be a little more relevant. In the previous version, I recommended not packing away your checkbook, but that hardly seems relevant these days, in addition to title...