TWO WEEKS LEFT to Apply for CalHFA’s Dream for All Program

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...

Down Payment Assistance Options – Today’s Highlight: Housing Trust Silicon Valley (HTSV):

by Irene Moustakas | Feb 28, 2024 | 1st Time Homebuyers

Housing Trust Silicon Valley (HTSV) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that helps Silicon Valley residents secure down payment assistance to purchase their first home as their primary residence. HTSV has two programs with different features and...

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE OPTIONS – Today’s Highlight: California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)

by Irene Moustakas | Feb 7, 2024 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Loan Programs and Products

Did you know that there are some lenders and organizations that offer down payment assistance (DPA) programs? Most require you to be a first time homebuyer and they stipulate maximum income limitations per county and/or household size. But there can be some great...

Back to Basics: The Loan Process

by Irene Moustakas | Oct 17, 2023 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Tips

We’re going back to basics! I have just added this flyer to my “Resources” page and want to highlight it here as well. Let me know if you have any questions. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new...

ANNOUNCEMENT: “Financing Your First Home” e-book is now published!

by Irene Moustakas | Apr 30, 2014 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Business Promotion, Featured

I am so happy to announce that I have published and posted my e-book on FINANCING YOUR FIRST HOME It is geared towards individuals and families seeking to buy their first primary residence in California, but it can also be used as a refresher for people refinancing or...

Be Competitive in Your Offer to Purchase a Home

by Irene Moustakas | Sep 26, 2013 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Featured, Tips

Even though housing supply and demand has leveled off compared to the earlier part of this year, demand does still outweigh supply (the inventory of homes on the market).  So it is critical to be as competitive as possible when you are up against other buyers putting...