by Irene Moustakas | Sep 15, 2009 | 1st Time Homebuyers
Just a reminder that the first time homebuyer tax credit is set to expire on December 1st. This means that you must close (own the home) by this date. Purchase contracts are averaging between 30 and 45 days right now on regular sales, so this means you would...
by Irene Moustakas | Sep 10, 2009 | Industry News, Rates, Tips
Interest rates have steadily improved in the past week and a half. I haven’t seen a good run like this in quite a while and definitely not in 2009. Usually, we have had wild fluctuations. I have a lot of clients that had a target rate and cost in mind and we...
by Irene Moustakas | Sep 1, 2009 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Tips
After you have applied for a loan, your broker or lender is required to mail a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) to you within 3 days of receiving your application. The GFE gives you the breakdown of closing costs and prepaid items that you must pay at Close of Escrow. This...
by Irene Moustakas | Aug 26, 2009 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Tips
If your family has the ability to gift you money to use towards the down payment on your home purchase, we need to make sure that it complies with certain rules. Here are some highlights and tips you should be aware of: CONVENTIONAL LOANS: If your total down payment...
by Irene Moustakas | Aug 19, 2009 | Tips
For those of you whom are unable to refinance because your value has declined and who do not qualify under the Fannie Mae Refi Plus program, your only option is to ask your servicer for a loan modification. I’m working on gathering information from people who...