You can combine a VA home loan with a grant under the Specially Adapted Housing program if you’re a veteran or military personnel with special housing needs because of permanent disabilities acquired…
Lakefront Homes or Lake Homes in Tampa – There Are 227 Lakes in the Tampa Area
Many of us dream of owning a home with great views of natural features like mountains, rivers, lakes and the sea. But oftentimes we’re hindered by the high costs of these types…
Down Payment Assistance for Home Buyers in Florida and Other States
If you need some help with your down payment for a home, check if your state, county or city has an assistance program for down payments. Florida, California, North Carolina and West…
Home Builders Hope to Build More Homes in 2011
A large number of home builders stopped building when the housing sector collapsed from the weight of foreclosures. Some of them survived by doing renovation or repair work or by accepting subcontracting…
Three Kinds of Notices Sent by Mortgage Lenders to Home Loan Applicants
Under new rules, there are now three main kinds of disclosure notices mortgage lenders send to home loan applicants. These are the: Credit Score Disclosure Notice Risk-Based Pricing Notice Adverse Action Notice…
Tampa Real Estate: Tenth Most Searched by Prospective Buyers in 2010
A large proportion of prospective home buyers searched for Tampa real estate in 2010, according to Move Inc., a real estate company that runs Realtor.com. The finding was based on online searches…
USDA Home Loan Program – Take Advantage If You Qualify
As banks tighten their lending policies, check if you qualify for a USDA home loan. If you’re qualified and if the home you’re planning to purchase is located in a USDA-qualified area,…
Tax Incentives for Businesses Locating or Expanding in Tampa
Businesspeople launching new firms or expanding enterprises in Tampa or in other cities of Hillsborough County can obtain tax incentives this year. Last year, voters approved an economic development proposal authorizing county…
Price-Rent Ratio in Tampa Affirms Buying a Home Over Renting
The decision of buying a home in Tampa rather than renting makes financial sense, based on a study held by Zillow. Tampa scored relatively low in both the home price-rent comparisons made…
Florida Bank-Owned Homes Still Abound for Investors Despite Long Delays in Foreclosures
Despite long foreclosure delays and sharp foreclosure declines, Florida still has a lot of bank-owned homes for investors and homebuyers looking for great deals. According to a report from LPS Applied Analytics,…