FHA 203K Rehabilitation Loan
In fact, Florida is now considered a sellers’ market with increasing price points and an inventory of homes for sale that is at its lowest level in years. Homes that have been recently updated... »
Brian McMahon
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What You Want to Know About Florida Condo Financing
If you are interested in purchasing a condo in Florida and are considering applying for a mortgage, you should know that financing Condos can be difficult. What most buyers do not understand is... »
How To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down!
One of the major reasons potential home buyers stay out of the real estate market is the affordability of down payment and closing costs. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases... »
Getting a Home Mortgage with Credit Issues
So, you are thinking about buying a home and are concerned that your credit may hold you back from your dream of home ownership. Well you are not alone; the number one reason... »
Debunking The Myth of Homebuying
A recent study by the National Association of Realtors shows that first time homebuyers currently make up 32% of all home buyers. Compare this number to the historical average of 40%, this is... »
Are you Paying Too Much Rent?
If you are renting in the Tampa Bay Area the news is not good. The median rental amount paid in Pinellas County is currently at $1400 month according to Tampa Bay Times. That... »
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Inflation Remains Tame
"You're gonna hear me roar." (Katy Perry) March may have come in like a lion, but consumer inflation was more of a whimper than a roar last month. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell... »
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2018
Did you know? Earth Day was originally proposed in 1970 by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as a day of education about environmental issues. It is now a globally celebrated holiday that is sometimes... »
Unison HomeBuyer for Down Payment Assistance
Double your down payment! Get into the home you really want, with Unison HomeBuyer. This innovative equity sharing program can double a homebuyer’s down payment – regardless of income. Unison HomeBuyer is not a grant or... »
Jobs Grow and Home Prices Continue Rise
"These are extraordinary times." (Bon Jovi) December marked the 87th month in a row for job growth, the longest stretch on record. However, there was some mixed news within the report. The Labor Department... »
Bed Sheet Breakdown
They say you spend one-third of your life in bed, but with the right set of sheets you might want to make it even longer. Thread count. This refers to the number of threads... »
Strong Sales Despite Inventory
"I wish I was homeward bound." (Simon and Garfunkel) Home sales and construction data rose in November, helping more buyers head toward new homes. November housing starts rose 3.3 percent from October to an... »
Get Ready to Originate Loans with HomeBridge!
The proposed SAFE Transitional License Act will allow Bank Loan Originators the ability to immediately originate loans while awaiting licensing. This bill amends the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and provides Loan... »
Solid Consumer Spending
"I've got nothing but money...and I wanna spend it all on you." (will.i.am) Solid consumer spending kicked-off the holiday shopping season on a bright note. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales jumped in... »
A Platform Built for Top Originators
A recent survey of top HomeBridge Loan Originators revealed the many reasons they choose HomeBridge. What do you think about HomeBridge’s Selling Solutions platform for Originators? “This is state of the art, contemporary and EXACTLY... »
What are the benefits of a VA loan?
The Veterans Administration gives veterans, active-duty military members and eligible spouses many benefits, including valuable VA home loan benefits. But, what does this mean and how does it work? Your VA loan benefit... »