If you’re thinking about buying a golf course home for sale in Scottsdale or a nearby community but you’re not sure whether it’s the right time, here’s what you need to know. Buying a House Before You Sell Your Current Home Sometimes it makes sense to buy a new home before you sell your current one – but that’s not the case for everyone. While buying first lets you focus on only one transaction at a time, which gives you time to find the perfect place to live, it might not be in the cards for you. If you buy a Continue Reading
2019 Mortgage Advice You Need Before You Buy a Golf Course Home in Scottsdale
When you’re buying a golf course home for sale in Arizona, whether it’s in Scottsdale or anywhere else, there’s a good chance it’s your second, third or subsequent home. But the mortgage advice of yesteryear has gotten a little stale – so even if you purchased your last home just a few years ago, you need to know that things have changed a bit. Check out what you need to know to get a mortgage in 2019 (and how it’s a little different from what you may have done in the past). 2019 Mortgage Advice You Need Before Continue Reading
4 Things Not to Do When You Apply for a Mortgage
When you’re getting ready to buy a golf course home for sale in Scottsdale or the surrounding communities, there are lists upon lists of things you should do (check your credit, save up a 20 percent down payment, contact the VA if you’re eligible for a VA loan… you get the picture). But there are four things you shouldn’t do when you’re applying for a mortgage, too. (Looking for a luxury home? Check out 9280 East Thompson Peak Parkway or 20717 North 101st Street in Scottsdale.) 4 Things Not to Do When You Continue Reading
Can You Buy a Home for Sale in Scottsdale With Bad Credit?
If you’re looking at Scottsdale homes for sale, there’s a good chance you’ll need a mortgage loan – most people do. But what if your credit isn’t quite up to par? Can you buy a home in Scottsdale with bad credit? Can You Buy a Home in Scottsdale With Bad Credit? All lenders have their own credit requirements, but typically, you need a credit score of at least 620 to borrow on a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan, and a credit score of at least 580 to use an FHA loan. You can still borrow the money to buy a home Continue Reading
What is a VA Loan, and Can You Use it to Buy a Golf Course Home in Scottsdale?
If you’re like many people searching for golf course homes for sale in Ancala, Desert Highlands, Kierland or a similar community, you’re looking at your financing options – and a VA loan might be one of them. But what is a VA loan, who’s eligible for it, and how does it work? What is a VA Loan? If you’re a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, or if you’re the dependent of a qualifying member, you could be eligible for a VA loan. Although these loans aren’t made by the Department of Continue Reading
Real estate trend: Buying a home with friends
Home ownership is a pretty common goal among adults, if you already have a primary residence maybe you are looking for a second home or investment property. However, what if you can't raise the funds and/or cover the mortgage on your own? A new real estate trend of purchasing a home with friends is making home ownership a reality for more people. But is it a good idea? A recent article in The New York Times cites that home buying with friends is becoming increasingly popular in major metro areas where home Continue Reading
