Simple planning and saving tips for St. Louis first-time home buyers. Purchasing your first home is a huge investment; it is also one of the most rewarding ones you can make. If home ownership is part of your future plans, it is never too soon … [Read more...] about Paving the Way For a Smooth Road to Home Ownership
First Time Home Buyers
Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy A Home?
Carefully consider how you will handle one of the largest, complex financial decisions you will ever make. Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial decisions a person will make in their lifetime. Therefore, as a future homeowner, you will … [Read more...] about Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy A Home?
Home Buyers Protected with New Mortgage Guidelines
Mortgage lenders are now required to prove one simple question, before lending money to a home buyer: "Can you really afford the mortgage payment?" St. Louis residents who have been dragging their feet about locking into a mortgage rate can … [Read more...] about Home Buyers Protected with New Mortgage Guidelines
Home Loan FAQs
Getting financing is the most important piece in the path to home ownership. Before contacting a real estate agent, your first call should be to a qualified lender to find out what types of loan options are available, which ones you qualify for, and … [Read more...] about Home Loan FAQs
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Buying Your First Home
Buying a first home is a major milestone in a person’s life. While this is supposed to be an exciting time, it is often fraught with undue stress. Do not let your lack of experience ruin what should be one of your proudest moments. Avoid these … [Read more...] about Avoid These Common Mistakes When Buying Your First Home
Good News For First-Time Home Buyers
First-time home buyers have new opportunities for home ownership. This May, the new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plus the secretary for HUD made announcements that they are going to make some policy changes so that first-time home buyers … [Read more...] about Good News For First-Time Home Buyers