In case you haven’t heard, a simply amazing mobile app is now available for iOS- and Android-powered devices. I’m talking about a life-changing app that will make your life easier, less complicated, and will help answer your questions.
The Quicken Loans Mortgage Calculator – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on February 22, 2012 in Home Buying, News, Refinance Mortgage, Zing Zone
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Inspector
by Gabriela Islas on February 17, 2012 in Home Buying
After negotiating a price on a home, home buyers need to sign a purchase agreement. Savvy buyers choose to add a home inspection as a contingency in the purchase agreement. If you’ve never done this before, it can be hard to know what to look for in a home inspector. Here are some questions to ask before you decide to hire a home inspector.
Quicken Loans Appraisal Advice – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on February 15, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales
Remember all of those times that I said we had a special treat for you? Forget about them. Today is the treat of treats. Sticking with the appraisal theme, we reached out to Patrice Uhnavy, a certified general appraiser, and asked her some of your questions about the appraisal process for our weekly installment of Watch-It Wednesday.
The Quicken Loans Mortgage Calculator Has Arrived!
by Eric Mally on February 13, 2012 in Home Buying, Homeowners Tips, Inside Quicken Loans, Smart Shopper, Trends
Ever want to calculate an interest rate that best meets your financial goals while at your daughter’s dance recital? What about trying to figure out the best term to pay off your mortgage and save the most money when you’re in line at the grocery store? Have no fear because the Quicken Loans Mortgage Calculator is now here!
Appraisal Advice – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on February 8, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales
Appraisals seem to be a hot topic as of late, and given the fact that we happen to have a gentleman that loves to talk about appraisals, we figured it would make a good Watch-It Wednesday.
8 Top Websites for Home Buyers
by Gabriela Islas on February 3, 2012 in Home Buying, Smart Shopper
As you start looking for a new home, you definitely need all the advice and help you can get. It’s true that your real estate agent will give you plenty of information about homes and neighborhoods you’re interested in, but some people still like to do research on their own – but where do you start? Here are some sites that will help home buyers make a more educated purchase.
First-Time Home Buyer Concerns – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on February 1, 2012 in Home Buying
Today, we’re discussing concerns for first-time home buyers, as well as common misconceptions that first-time home buyers have. Also, we’re going to give you some information about a great product that Quicken Loans is offering called “The Rate Drop Advantage.”
Can Turning Foreclosures into Rentals Help the Housing Market?
by Gabriela Islas on January 27, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales
Federal officials are hoping to launch a pilot program allowing investors purchase foreclosed homes in bulk. Some argue that this could help the housing market recover by turning abandoned houses into occupied homes. On the other hand, there are some that say this program could actually hurt the market even more. Do you think this type of programs can help or hurt the housing market?
$10,000 Homes in 2012! How Low Can They Go?
by Jonathan Slappey on January 24, 2012 in Home Buying
You will have a hard time finding a home that costs less than the ten that MSN Real Estate has singled out for their dirt-cheap housing series. Check them out!
Saving Money on Homeowners Insurance
by Gabriela Islas on January 20, 2012 in Home Buying, Homeowners Tips
Looking for homeowners insurance for your new home? Or, trying to save money on your existing policies? Check out these tips to help you find the right homeowners insurance for you and save some money in the process.
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