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August 30, 2012

Know Your Lender And Have Less Headaches

There is no shortage of places to get a home loan from and there are plenty of quality professionals who work hard in the lending world. Picking a lender is an important piece to the...

July 22, 2012

Appraisals: The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Now that we’ve covered the basics of appraisals, it’s time to talk about some of the positive and negative aspects of appraisals. Appraisals, without a doubt, are a good idea. Without them, the potential for mortgage...

July 20, 2012

Appraisals: What Are They And Why Do I Need One?

If you’re buying a home, you’re going to hear about appraisals more than a few times. Knowing what they are and why you need them is important, as is knowing some of the pros and...

November 21, 2011

FHA Limits Restored

This just in from the National Association of Realtors News Desk: Congress has restored the loan limits for the FHA for two years. Back in September we let you know that the loan limits had been reduced in over...

October 1, 2011

FHA Loan Limits Drop

Effective October 1, 2011, FHA loan limits (government backed) mortgage on a single family home in Bexar County dropped from $332,500 to $287,500. The numbers, released by HUD and the FHFA have the potential to substantially affect the availability...