August 2010

FHA 203(k) Loans Offer Home Rehab Assistance

August 25, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment 

The Federal Housing Administration is offering a new alternative for homebuyers and homeowners called the FHA 203(k) program loan. This program allows homeowners to secure a loan for home improvements, provided the property has adequate value to secure the loan. In order to qualify for an FHA home improvement loan, the property must be a [...]

New Consumer Protection Bureau Established

August 18, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment 

Recently President Barack Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act which will cancel out the the existing Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC.) Fannie Mae and Freddie MAC enacted the HVCC just a little over a year ago, which caused higher costs, closing delays as general federal pandemonium. The new bill should help consumers get more accurate home appraisals, [...]

Avoiding Mistakes When Staging Your Home

August 11, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment 

Selling your home in this competitive market can be a challenge, it is important showcase and enhance all of the positive aspects of your home to entice potential buyers. In today’s market, staging your home, which means setting it up to appeal to a wide variety of possible buyers, is more important than ever. You want your [...]

Home Security Secrets You May Not Know

August 4, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment 

One of the top concerns that are important to homeowners is home security. Ensuring that your family and belongings are safe gives homeowners peace of mind and they are not afraid to pay for such protection.  In fact, according to Security Sales & Integration magazine, Americans spent $28.2 billion on electronic security systems in 2009, [...]