The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home with a Joint Loan
Buying a home with a joint loan. Looking to buy a home with someone using a joint loan? There are important factors to consider and The Lawhead Team would like to share some pro’s and con’s when sharing a loan with a co-borrower. Buying a house is an important decision and a long-term investment. As […]
The Steps To Buying A New Home
Steps to buying a new home – Dollars and sense. The Lawhead Team came across a great article from Khon2 News about the necessary steps to take before buying a new home. Check it out: When you are getting ready to purchase a new home, there are at least two steps that you must take. […]
Why It Is A Good Idea To Buy Instead Of Rent
Buy instead of rent. Here’s why: Are you unsure if now is the right time to buy? Before you look to rent a home, read this article. It might be a good idea to buy instead of rent for many reasons. It’s cheaper to buy than rent in almost every major U.S. housing market, and […]
Mortgage Interest Deduction
Mortgage interest deduction and the housing market. The Lawhead Team came across a great article from Houselogic.com about mortgage interest deduction and we would like to share it with our readers. The home mortgage interest deduction saves the average home owner thousands of dollars at tax time, supports home values at the community level, and […]
What To Know When Buying A Home With Friends
Home buying with friends. If you are looking into buying a home but don’t think you can afford it on your own, investing with a friend or friends may be the right choice for you. When seeking mortgage finance with others, it’s also important to ensure that everyone involved has a good credit rating. If […]
New Short Sale Guidelines for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
New Fannie and Freddie short sale guidelines. Just yesterday we received a letter from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) announcing new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Short Sale Guidelines. See below: Over the course of the past year and a half, C.A.R. has been working vigorously to address your concerns related to short sale […]
Four Reasons You Should Buy A Home.
Four reasons to buy a home. Realtor Magazine recently discussed why now is a good time to buy a home. In terms of the current market conditions, prices, inventory, interest rates, and rising rental rates, overall indices measuring housing affordability are all pointing to buying a home as a more economical decision today than it […]
Fannie Mae Survey On Home Ownership
A survey done by Fannie Mae explains why Americans would rather own than rent. The Lawhead Team came across a very interesting survey done by Fannie Mae about what exactly motivates consumers to own their home vs. rent. Even the deepest housing crisis since the Great Depression wasn’t enough to dampen Americans’ desire to own […]
Home Improvement Tips
Home improvement tips for any home. Home improvement projects not only creates beautiful upgrades to your home but can also increase its overall value. The following tips from The Lawhead Team offer some of the most cost-effective and valuable home improvement enhancements you can make to your home. Whether you are looking to sell or […]
Buying A Home After A Recent Foreclosure
Buying a home after you have experienced foreclosure. If you have faced foreclosure in the past, looking into buying a new home might be a bit trickier than for others. The Lawhead Team would like to share some helpful tips to buying a home after you have faced foreclosure. Many of us have experienced some […]