Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) HAFA® provides homeowners the opportunity to exit their homes and be relieved of their remaining mortgage debt through a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (DIL). It also provides homeowners with $10,000 in relocation assistance. Application Deadline: December 31, 2016 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Through HAFA, you can get help with your primary residence or rental property. If a HAFA short sale doesn’t work, you may be able to give the title back to your mortgage company in a HAFA deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (DIL). Once you complete a HAFA short sale or DIL, there is a waiver of deficiency, meaning you are released from any remaining mortgage debt. HAFA offers $10,000 in relocation assistance for you or your tenant. In some cases, HAFA has a less negative effect on your credit score than a foreclosure, which allows for a faster financial recovery. ELIGIBILITY You may be eligible for HAFA if you meet … [Read more...]
Helping Military Veterans and Active Duty Military Buy a Home
Helping Military Veterans and Active Duty Military buy a home has gotten a bit easier. Now, CDA offers the Maryland Home front program which provides military veterans and active duty military with a special interest rate discount of 0.25% for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage. This program can also be used in combination with the $5,000 plus or more down payment and closing cost monies that are offered through the program. A refresher course on CDA loans...if you have not owned a home in the past three years in the State of Maryland - there is an EXCELLENT chance that you will be eligible for down payment monies and/or closing cost help of $5,000 at a MINIMUM. And even if you have owned a home in the past three years there are targeted areas where you can buy again without the 3 year wait. For example - the entire City of Baltimore is classified as targeted so anyone can get $5,000 CDA down payment monies and or closing cost help as long as they don't own any other … [Read more...]
Ask the Experts – Should we wait to buy a home?
Ask the Experts – Should we wait to buy a home? By all means - No, the time to buy a home is now! With below market interest rates and the below average market inventory today maybe the opportune time for buyers to make the move to a new home. The Federal Reserve has delayed increasing the interest rate for fear of disrupting the future growth of the economy. Mortgage lenders eager of offer a variety of mortgage loan programs to suit your family financial status. In this current market the greatest risk to potential home buyers is to wait to jump into the market to buy a home. Buyers should always be actively looking to buy a home at bargain or below market price. A mortgage lender will determine your buying power by retrieving your credit report, reviewing your credit score and debt ratios compared to gross income. Here are some facts to consider: Home prices in the DMV have risen 3 to 8%. Prices nationwide are projected to appreciate by more than 18 percent by … [Read more...]
Interest – Only Mortgages
Interest - Only mortgages received a lot of bad press during the aftermath of the housing bust, but they have stuck around as a viable mortgage alternative to home buyers who meet rigorous lending guidelines enacted by the federal government in recent years. Interest - Only mortgages can lower monthly mortgage payments by allowing borrowers to delay paying principle on their loan for several years. The down side of this mortgage program is the increase in mortgage payments when interest-only period comes to the end. At that time, borrowers begin to pay a combination of principal and interest until the loan is paid off. The shock of the increase in monthly mortgage payments as a result of higher interest rates on adjustable-rate interest only loan loans have caused many borrowers to default on their loans in the past. This shock in monthly payments is often accompanied with a higher interest rate which results in many borrowers falling behind in their monthly … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch – Sold Condos
Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch – Sold Condos sales this summer have been extremely strong! The market continues to look lucrative when realistically pricing your condo based on documented upgrades and square footage. During the summer there were six condos that closed from a low sales price of $212,000 to a high of $276,400. Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch - Sold Condos reveals that the list prices vary significantly among all model condos. We conclude that the square footage and high list prices are the result of upgrades, e.g., kitchen, baths, and hardwood floors, etc. Now, here’s the condo update you have been waiting for…. Sold – 13801 Belle Chasse Blvd. #411 – List Price: $217,000. Sold Price: $212,000. Closed: July 29,2015. Seller Subsidy: $-0-. Days on market: 52. Approximate tax living area: 1,673 square footage. Sold – 13801 Belle Chasse #312 – List Price: $229,900. Sold Price: $227,500. Closed: July 29, 2015. … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch – Condos
Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch – Condos Listings this summer continue to be extremely robust with a growing inventory! The market continues to look lucrative for sellers when realistically pricing their condo conservatively based on relevant upgrades and square footage. During the summer there were five condos that closed from a low sales price of $212,000 to a high of $276,400. We have noticed the list prices vary significantly among all model condos and buildings. We conclude that the high list prices are the result of demand and upgrades, e.g., kitchens with stainless steel appliances, cabinets, ceramic tile baths, and the addition of hardwood floors. Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch - Condos is provided as a courtesy from your neighborhood Realtors here at VF, we routinely monitor the VF housing market to update potential sellers/neighbors, potential buyers, sellers and other interested parties apprised on the market activity within the VF … [Read more...]
Update – Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch
Update - Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch – Single Family/Villa Styled Homes (SFH) summer issue summarizes the SFH and Villa styled homes market activity within the VF Resort Community through the quarter. This summer have shown a growing demand for SFH, villa styled homes and condos with an increase in sales prices during this same period. There were five Active listings and now there are only two active listing. This shows the improving market for this type of homes in VF. We’ve noticed a steady increase in the SFH close prices since our last blog in July. The recent sale of 7401 Forests Edge Ct.a SFH took over the top spot for the highest sales price at $490,000. Now, to the latest data regarding Single Family/Villa Styled Homes…… New to Market - 13202 Rabbit Chase Rd. - List Price: $359,900. This villa townhouse features three bedrooms, three full baths and attached garage. Tax living area: 1,464. Days on market - 13. New to Market - 7211 … [Read more...]
Home Buyers Assistance – State of Maryland
Home Buyers Assistance - State of Maryland have a great program to help home buyers obtain home ownership. And now, first time home buyers can get a tax credit too! If you have not owned a home in the past three years in the State of Maryland, there is an EXCELLENT chance you will be eligible for assistance of $5,000 at a MINIMUM. And, even if you have owned a home in the past three years, there are targeted areas where you can buy again without the 3 year wait. For example, the entire City of Baltimore is classified as targeted so any buyer can get $5,000 in assistance as long as they don't own any other property when they go to settlement. The Maryland Mortgage Program offers $5,000 in assistance or potentially more depending on the buyer's employer for down payment or closing cost assistance. So, if a buyer is purchasing a $200,000 home and they need 3.5% of the purchase price ($7,000) as a downpayment, this program will give them $5,000. If they then receive a full seller … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Quarterly Market Watch – SFH
Victoria Falls Quarterly Market Watch – SFH summarizes the market activity for Single Family Home within Victoria Falls through the second quarter. Overall, there have been little inventory in SFH market since it's inception in 2005-2006. The last sale of a SFH closed at the highest sales price thus far of $448,000. Now, to the latest market data regarding Single Family Homes…… Active – 7416 Near Thicket Way, - Listed at $465,000. This SFH features four bedrooms, three full baths, gourmet kitchen and two car garage. Days on Market: 37 Active - 7401 Forest Edge Ct. – Listed at $510,000. This is a Thoreau model is the largest of the three Michael Harris Homes models available in the VF community. This SFH features four bedrooms, three full baths, two car garage with Florida/Sun Room that extend the living space to a covered patio and gazebo. Days on Market: 1 Sold – 7402 Heartleaf Circle – This Michael Harris SFH is a Hemingway model that originally listed for … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Quarterly Market Watch – SFH
Victoria Falls Quarterly Market Watch – Single Family Homes (SFH) as of June, 2015 summarizes the SFH market activity within the VF Resort Community during the second quarter. Over the last year, we have not seen much of a turnover in the SFH inventory. The last sale of a SFH closed at the highest sales price of $448,000. Active – 7416 Near Thickett Way, - Listed at $465,000. This SFH features four bedrooms, three full baths, gourmet kitchen and two car garage. Day on Market: 25 Sold – 7402 Heartleaf Circle – This Michael Harris SFH is a Hemingway model that originally listed for $469,900. Features include four bedrooms, three full baths, attached two car garage and fireplace. Approximate tax living area: 1,896. Close Price: $448,000 with no seller’s contribution to the buyer. Days on market: 18 Michael Harris Homes built three model styles: The Thoreau – the largest of the three models with features: 9 foot ceilings, master bedroom … [Read more...]
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