Yep, you read that headline right! This move occurred after the National Association of Realtors and FHA Commissioner David Stevens, among others last year, criticized many U.S. banks for require credit scores as high as 650 in some cases before making loans. Banks’ credit policies were not inline with FHA guidelines and were artificially restraining […]
Celebs Who’ve Faced Foreclosure
I had an email in my inbox this morning from RealtyTrac which had a headline: Top Celebrity Foreclosures. Sad how the public thrives on the misery of others isn’t it? Here’s a blurb from it about recent VIP’s who’s homes slide into delinquency, despite their fame and fortune. Some of them were able to negotiate […]
“Going Green” Can Help You Add Value To Your Home And Save Money On Your Utilites!
These days everyone seems to be “going green”. The commercials on TV tell us just how hard companies are working to reduce their carbon footprint, the packaging of our food and beverages is being modified to be more earth-friendly, and there are no shortage of documentaries being broadcast to more deeply instill this mindset within […]
8 Do’s and Don’ts During the Homebuying Process
Are you shopping for your next home, or even thinking about it? Even if you’ve owned a home before and have been through the mortgage application process, it’s easy to forget a few guidelines to keeping your credit score intact until final underwriting approval. Even small changes that buyers often think will help improve their […]
Tampa Bay’s Mardi Gras: Gasparilla Day Parade
Today our blog post strays just a bit from the topic of real estate and a bit into some Tampa history. This past weekend marked the 2011 Gasparilla parade where I had the honor of riding on a float while taking some fun photos of Tampa Bay’s Bayshore Boulevard and all its pirates and krewe! […]
Island Walk Condos in Tampa receive FHA Approval
Exciting news for those who love the condo community of Island Walk on Harbour Island near downtown Tampa. Previously this community did not have FHA approval, which meant that buyers needed to find conventional financing (20% down). When no FHA financing exists on a property, often times lenders will not even write conventional loans on […]
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